Dog Food

During the COVID-19 crisis, many dogs were adopted and purchased as people spent more time at home and wanted more companionship for themselves and their children, given the limitations on conventional in-person social interactions. There was also a…

The premium segment is expanding in dog food. Previously, there was a more defined split between economy and premium, to the detriment of mid-range brands. However, it now appears that both economy and mid-range options are losing popularity, with…

From 2020 onwards, in line with global supply chain disruptions due to shipping delays as a result of the pandemic, producers of both dog and cat food struggled to meet requirements on a global level and keep retailers’ shelves stocked up due to a…

Dog food in Japan is set to continue to see a decline in retail volume terms in 2022, with sales being negatively impacted by the continuous decline in the dog population. An ageing population and an increasing number of dual-income and single-person…

Dog treats and mixers saw strong growth in 2021, and this is set to continue in 2022, as consumers are spending more on treats as a way to engage with and interact with their pets as they spend more time at home. The growing popularity of using…

Sales of dog food in Bulgaria continue to see strong growth in value and volume terms in 2022. Stronger value growth is mainly due to the price increases being seen as a result of high inflation and an increase in transportation costs. In addition, a…

Dog food continues to see dynamic retail volume and current value growth rates in 2022, following on from a strong performance in 2021. COVID-19 has had only a minor negative impact on the growth rate of dog food, with a significant increase in dog…

The rate of growth in retail constant value sales (2022 prices) of dog food accelerated sharply during 2022, with premium offerings and dog treats and mixers the strongest performers. Dry dog food remained significantly more popular than wet dog…

After the dynamic growth seen in dog food in 2020 – which was driven by the large increase in the dog population – 2022 is set to record a decline in current value and retail volume terms. Consumers are spending less time at home with their dogs…

Rising unit prices were the main factor of value growth in the second half of 2021 and will continue boosting value sales in 2022. Despite rising prices, volume sales will continue to grow (albeit at a slower rate than value sales) since Slovak…

The rate of growth in retail constant value sales (2022 prices) of dog food slowed slightly during 2022, with premiumisation remaining the dominant trend. More and more owners want the best nutrition for their dogs and are prepared to pay for it.…

Dogs are increasingly being given the status of a so-called “fur baby” in Hungary, with pet “parents” doting on their dogs and showing a willingness to spend more on dog food to improve their health and wellbeing. In line with this trend, owners are…

Dog ownership recorded a significant increase in 2021 and 2022 creating dynamic growth in dog food. With inflation high, current retail value growth accelerated in high double-digits in 2022 with volume growth also gathering momentum on the previous…

Dog owners are increasingly willing to invest in higher quality dog foods that support the health and wellbeing of their pets. There is a strong emphasis on more natural and personalised premium dog foods which is driving current value growth. Royal…

Major brand owners have continued to launch marketing campaigns which underline importance of dogs in the lives of Irish people. Campaigns such as these were launched during 2020 and 2021 and as they proved successful they are continuing to be used…

Enthusiasm for high-quality food among humans is informing the decision-making process in pet food, with dog owners increasingly willing to spend more to guarantee the highest-quality food for their animals. This supports the performance of the…

Although the rate of growth in retail volume sales of dog food slowed during 2022, it remained robust. Peru’s canine population expanded by almost a fifth (to just under five million) between 2016 and 2022, with more than half of households having a…

Dog food is expected to record a marginally lower rate of retail volume growth in 2022 due to an expected decline in dog adoptions as consumers reconsider the responsibility of owning a pet as the pandemic comes to an end and they prepare for…

Dry dog food is the dominant choice for many dog owners in Greece accounting for over half of dog food sales by value in 2022. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, dry food has seen its popularity surge since it is the more economical choice for Greeks.…

Dog food in Poland witnessed little major, disruptive innovation at the end of the review period. Companies instead preferred to introduce relatively non-impactful products, which would attract the attention of consumers and keep them loyal to the…