Petfood Industry

Petfood Industry serves as the essential resource for professionals involved in the manufacturing of pet food and treats around the globe. You can also access a digital version. Professionals from various roles rely on Petfood Industry for valuable market insights, unique research, and detailed company information to remain knowledgeable and competitive in this rapidly expanding sector.

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Mars faces lawsuit over excessive vitamin D in PEDIGREE dog food

2 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

5 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

6 days 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%.
Open Farm debuts TV campaign to support brand growth | PetfoodIndustry

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com

Premium pet food brand’s latest campaign aims to strengthen consumer connection and visibility across connected TV and digital platforms.
Improve well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle health

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Ann Reus

Improving joint and muscle health in aging dogs can improve their well-being and keep them more comfortable for longer so their owners can enjoy more time with them.
High-pressure thermal processing creates safe, minimally cooked pet food

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Ann Reus

High-pressure thermal processing (HPTP), an emerging technology derived from high-pressure processing (HPP), is an effective way to ensure product safety while maintaining nutritional integrity and clean labels. HPTP aims to create microbially safe products that can be shelf stable, fresh or minimally cooked. HPTP involves preheating packaged products and then applying high pressure to effectively raise the temperature.
Age-specific cat food accounts for changing tastes across life stages

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Ann Reus

As cat ownership rises globally, cat owners are becoming more interested in understanding how flavor preferences change throughout a catâ€™s life, making this an important factor in developing successful pet food products.
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.
Polandâ€™s Bemo to expand into cat food, boost export reach

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Jaroslaw Adamowski

Polandâ€™s pet food maker Bemo specializes in holistic dog food, and it is planning to add wet and dry cat food to the firmâ€™s growing product portfolio, according to a senior company representative. Olga Forlicz, the marketing manager of Bemo, told Petfood Industry that the pet food business makes a wide range of dry and we dog food, as well as treats and snacks, and continues to invest in rolling out new products on a regular basis.