Lisa Cleaver

Fort Atkinson, Janesville, San Francisco

Senior Reporter at Petfood Industry

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Report: 4 key trends shaping the pet food industry | PetfoodIndustry

5 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

In its 2025 Dog and Cat Report, APPA noted a growth in cat ownership, premium nutrition and functional pet foods.
Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Today's economic pressures are creating unprecedented demand for animal rescue support, and with pet food costs remaining 23% higher than pre-pandemic levels, shelters are reporting surges in both surrender rates and requests for assistance. According to John Hussey, founder and CEO of Cuddly, a platform connecting animal rescues with donors and corporate partners, the ripple effects of sustained inflation are putting severe strain on both pet owners and the organizations that serve them.
Pet food industry shows mixed mid-year performance amid economic pressures

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the pet food industry continues to navigate an unpredictable economic landscape marked by shifting consumer behaviors, supply chain complexities and evolving market dynamics. A mid-year poll conducted by PetfoodIndustry.com reveals an industry in transition, with companies adapting their strategies while maintaining fundamental business viability. The poll ran on PetfoodIndustry.com for two weeks from late May to early June and received a total of 318 responses.
Partners Group to acquire MPM Products global pet food business

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Partners Group, a global private markets firm, has acquired MPM Products, a premium cat food manufacturer, from investment firm 3i. The company said the transaction positions Partners Group to capitalize on growing demand for premium pet food products. MPM Products, headquartered in the UK, operates premium wet cat food brands including Applaws, Reveal and Encore.
New Zealand pet ownership holds steady at 63% of households despite barriers | PetfoodIndustry

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi households continue to share their homes with companion animals, with cats maintaining their lead as the nation's most popular pet.
Pet food prices hold steady while overall 'petflation' hits two-year high

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Pet food inflation has leveled off, with year-over-year price growth at around 0% as of April 2025, but overall pet industry costs continue rising. According to the latest Petflation report from John Gibbons at PetBusinessProfessor.com, pet industry inflation reached 2.2% in May 2025, up from 1.9% in April — the highest rate in nearly two years.
Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok in October 2025

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Registration has opened for Petfood Forum Asia 2025, scheduled for October 29 in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of Pet Fair South East Asia. The conference will focus on pet food innovations and regional market trends, providing attendees access to key decision-makers, thought leaders, and suppliers in the Southeast Asian market.
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims | PetfoodIndustry

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.
Petfood Forum exhibitors showcase innovation, partnership focus in 2025

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Exhibitors at Petfood Forum 2025, held April 28-30 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., emphasized innovation, partnership and industry collaboration as key themes driving their participation in the annual pet food industry gathering. Coperion's Food, Health and Nutrition division used the event to demonstrate its expanding integrated solutions portfolio, featuring live equipment demonstrations and remote service capabilities.
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims

2 weeks ago | feedandgrain.com | Lisa Cleaver

A UK trade association has launched a critique of a recent UK-commissioned study on insect protein sustainability, arguing that flawed methodology and outdated assumptions risk misrepresenting the insect sector's capabilities and potential and steering UK policy off course.