Pet population

Food accounts for the majority of revenue, while accessories decline amid an overall flat market.

Ownership levels remain high while younger consumers drive the latest adoption trends and reshape attitudes toward health, sustainability and spending.

The most recent APPA report provides detailed insights into trends in feline care – with the data showing that consumers are more mindful than ever of their companion’s wellbeing.

As birth rates decline globally and families become smaller, dogs and cats are increasingly at the heart of the household.

Dogs and cats dominate African households, but cost pressures and limited awareness leave much of the market untapped.

Agrolimen enters the American market with the purchase of Ollie, and NUZOA expands its footprint in Portugal by adding AGROFAUNA to its portfolio.

Despite a record number of pets in Australian homes, rising expenses and financial pressures are affecting both current and future pet owners.

Which markets in the region are seeing growth, and which are struggling to keep up?

Despite inflationary pressures and supply-chain challenges, thousands of new offerings still launch in the sector each year. And their ability to stay the course rests on whether they can respond to evolving customer needs.

Findings from the Dog Aging Project support previous research that most homemade meals for dogs lack dietary balance.