Snacks and treats
Central Garden & Pet raises guidance despite 19% pet sales decline
The TRIXIE deal is set to boost sales while expanding Central’s international footprint as the US player offsets the impact of exiting pet distribution.
i-Tail raises FY2026 outlook after Q2 profit jumps 21%
Pet treats overtook dog food as the company’s second-largest pet food category during the period.
Interview: i-Tail doubles down on pet treats, private label and global scale
The company’s push to generate 15% of revenue from new products in 2026 is strengthening its innovation pipeline and margin profile.
General Mills’ pet food sales rise 6% in FY2026 despite organic decline
Double-digit growth in cat food and improved pricing helped boost fourth-quarter sales and profit, while organic sales remained under pressure.
Sponsored by Metalquimia
Sponsored by Metalquimia
How multi-phase drying technology solves the premium pet treat manufacturing dilemma
New trial data reveals how a single automated line efficiently handles three distinct pet formats.
World Cup 2026 fuels rise of pet-themed merchandise
New Rover data show that 75% of US and Canadian pet owners are factoring their pets into sports-related spending decisions this summer.
J.M. Smucker: cat food offsets dog snack weakness in the last quarter
The US manufacturer signaled a cautious outlook but expects low-single-digit growth in its US retail pet foods business next fiscal year.
Round-up: Pet nutrition firms invest in new plants and production hubs
MHP Pet Food, Nestlé Purina, Mars, Golden Pet Brands and dsm-firmenich are expanding their manufacturing capacities.
Sponsored by GNT Group
Sponsored by GNT Group
EXBERRY® plant-based concentrates create new coloring opportunities for pet food
Plant-based concentrates target growing demand for clean-label cat and dog food.
Health-driven labels gain ground in Italy’s evolving pet food landscape
A new study shows Italian pet owners are increasingly prioritizing nutritional claims, while interest in locally made products declines.








