Dog Food

In Australia, the pet food industry is self-regulated, with no current mandatory recall system. Consequently, this makes it difficult for pet owners to be confident in the food they are buying for their pets. 2018 saw a number of product recalls. ...

Premium dog food continued to perform well in 2019 as the pet humanisation trend boosted demand for products marketed as being of human grade, holistic, grain free and organic. Although all price platforms performed well in dog food towards the end ...

There is a rising trend for smaller living spaces, due to urbanisation and population growth, with a growing number living in small apartments. This trend is impeding dog food growth owing to restrictions on pet ownership in many of the burgeoning ...

Increased value growth in dog food was attributed to a continued rise in the average unit prices of dog food, driven by the increased cost of key ingredients such as grains due to drought in the recent past. South Africa’s stagnating economy combined...

There is a growing move towards premium and natural dog food. This is related to the humanisation trend, as more and more owners regard their dogs as family members. Owners understand that serving higher-quality food will have long-term health ...

The pet humanisation trend has been prevalent in the US for a long time, with households in urban areas in particular treating their dogs as a member of the family. Previously, this trend has often benefited indulgent dog food options, including ...

Improved economic conditions and rising disposable income levels are enabling consumers to spend more on dog food, while consumers are also becoming increasingly sophisticated in their understanding of canine nutrition. These trends are encouraging ...

With the growing focus on health improvement and pet humanisation, dog owners are willing to pay more to feed their dogs with healthier food, as they are seen as family members. Products that are claimed to be grain-free, natural or containing ...

Since 2014, Brazil has faced the worst economic recession in its history. During this time, low employment, high inflation and interest rates, as well as huge government debt drove consumers to trade down or even out of several fast-moving consumer ...

Owners are increasingly seeking to build stronger relationships with their pets and looking for ways to indulge dogs and optimise nutrition, aiming to ensure their dogs live the longest and happiest lives possible. Freeze-dried dog food is benefiting...

The ongoing trends of premiumisation and humanisation are shaping Indonesians’ attitudes towards their pet dogs and supported the strong current value growth of dog food in 2019, with many keen to ensure the best possible nutrition for their dogs, in...

During 2019, several new products were launched to provide products for dogs that have allergies to or problems digesting industrial dog food. While still niche, small entrepreneurial start-ups are producing products such as popsicles, and meatloaf ...

In 2019, the dog population in Greece continued to increase slightly, with smaller breeds growing in popularity at the expense of both medium-sized and large dogs. This is particularly the case in urban areas, where during the economic downturn ...

Pet dogs are more popular than pet cats in Ireland. As Ireland sees increasing urbanisation, smaller dog breeds are becoming more popular, which means that volume sales of dog food are decreasing because smaller dogs eat less than bigger breeds. ...

Consumers continued to switch to premium wet and dry dog food in 2019 with economy and mid-priced products seeing a decline in both current value and retail volume terms. This trend towards premium dog food is being driven by a growing awareness of ...

The growth of dog food in 2019 continued to be supported by rising demand for more natural ingredients and foods which are high in protein, with this being seen across both wet and dry dog food, as well as dog treats and mixers. Dog owners are not ...

Dry dog food, which is favoured in Russia for its relatively low unit price, accounts for the most significant volume and value share of dog food. Sales of wet dog food are much smaller as this type is only occasionally added to a dry dog food base ...

Dog food continues to be dominated by premium dry food in both volume and value sales terms in 2019, with this product area also seeing the strongest retail volume growth. Sales are benefiting from the ongoing popularity of leading brands such as ...

As the pet humanisation trend continues, growth of global pet care is accelerating. Younger owners are more likely than prior generations to see pets as family members, which bodes well for future growth. At the high-end, innovations in organic, ...

As pet humanisation continues, healthy dog food is becoming more important. The wellbeing of dogs has also become an everyday topic in society, and it is often a subject matter in the media, with several articles published in 2018 that inform readers...