Lisa Cleaver

Fort Atkinson, Janesville, San Francisco

Senior Reporter at Petfood Industry

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U.S.-China tariff pause eases pressure on animal feed, pet food trade

2 days ago | feedandgrain.com | Lisa Cleaver

The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in reciprocal tariffs, easing trade tensions that have impacted the pet food and animal feed sectors. Under the agreement, the U.S. will lower tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% —consisting of a 10% baseline and a 20% penalty linked to chemical ingredient sourcing — while China will cut its duties on U.S. goods to 10%. The adjustments are effective for 90 days.
U.S.-China tariff pause eases pressure on animal feed, pet food trade

2 days ago | feedstrategy.com | Lisa Cleaver

The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in reciprocal tariffs, easing trade tensions that have impacted the pet food and animal feed sectors. Under the agreement, the U.S. will lower tariffs on Chinese imports to 30%—consisting of a 10% baseline and a 20% penalty linked to chemical ingredient sourcing — while China will cut its duties on U.S. goods to 10%. The adjustments are effective for 90 days.
Mars faces lawsuit over excessive vitamin D in PEDIGREE dog food

3 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Mars Petcare is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Dog Kibble contains dangerously high levels of vitamin D, contradicting the productâ€™s marketed claim of being â€ś100% Complete & Balancedâ€ť for dogs. Filed on May 2, 2025, by plaintiffs Helene Attias and Trisha Nadeau in New York, the suit argues that consumers were misled by the nutritional assurances printed on PEDIGREE packaging and promotional materials.
Experts urge avian flu monitoring in cats after surge in H5N1 infections

6 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

According to reports, a University of Maryland study warns that avian influenza infections in domestic cats are rising sharply worldwide, with scientists urging closer surveillance due to the potential risk of the virus spilling over to humans. The review, published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, analyzed two decades of global data (2004–2024) and found 607 avian flu infections in 12 feline species across 18 countries.
Why the global pet economy is poised to surpass $500 billion by 2030

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

The global pet industry is set to grow more than 45% over the next five years, surpassing US$500 billion by 2030, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s newly released 2025 Pet Economy Report. Diana Rosero-Pena, equity research analyst with the firm, shared the findings at Petfood Forum 2025, highlighting steady demand for pet food, changing spending behaviors and the continued dominance of the U.S. market.
Freshpet cuts 2025 forecast despite Q1 sales growth

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Freshpet has reported its first quarter 2025 financials for the period ended March 31. The company reduced its full-year 2025 sales and profit outlook, citing continued economic headwinds, despite reporting a 17.6% increase in first-quarter sales. The company now expects net sales between $1.12 billion and $1.15 billion, down from its previous projection of up to $1.21 billion. This still reflects annual growth of 15% to 18%, but falls short of the earlier forecast of 21% to 24%.
U.S. pet owners open to insect rotein in pet food, but education gaps remain

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

As the pet food industry seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based proteins, insect protein is gaining ground — but consumer education will be critical for widespread adoption. That’s the message from Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, assistant professor at Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, who recently presented new research on U.S. dog owners’ perceptions and willingness to pay for insect-based pet food.
Prefera Petfood acquires THE PACK

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

UK-based alternative protein pet food company THE PACK has been acquired by Prefera Petfood SRL, an Italy-based producer of natural wet foods for dogs and cats. As part of the agreement, THE PACKâ€™s founders, Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, will join the Prefera team to support the brandâ€™s growth across the UK and European markets. The companies plan to introduce several new pet nutrition products following the deal.
SAFE Act aims to protect ag exports during animal disease outbreaks

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

The Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act was introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate on April 28 to help mitigate the impact of animal disease outbreaks on American agricultural exports. The legislation would formally codify the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ€™s (USDA) authority to negotiate regionalization agreements with trading partners. These agreements allow exports from disease-free regions of the U.S. to continue, even when outbreaks occur elsewhere in the country.
Pet food holds strong amid economic headwinds, but caution still warranted

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

While much of the U.S. economy braces for potential slowdown or even recession, the pet food industry appears to be standing on notably firmer ground. That’s the overarching message from recent economic analyses by Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, Budget Lab at Yale Law School. In his analysis, Tedeschi scrutinized consumer spending patterns, tariff impacts and category-specific data.