Although included in Russia’s import restrictions on dog and cat foods earlier this year, the Italian pet food industry will likely continue to grow in 2024. For example in April, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced plans to invest €472 million (US$507 million) to open a pet food factory in Mantua, Italy. The 180,000-square-meter (1.9 million-square-foot) plant will produce wet pet food and is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
Italy's pet food market may reach US$3.92 billion in 2024 with compound annual growth of 2.10% from 2024 to 2029, according to Statista.
The Italy-based pet food companies listed below appear in the Top Pet Food Companies database. The annual revenues are from 2023.
Italian pet ownership
Birds are the most populous pet in Italy, according to the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) “Facts and Figures 2022” report. Italy leads Europe in pet bird ownership with 12,882,000 in 2022 out of a total 52 million pet birds in Europe and Turkey. Italy is also home to 10,228,000 pet dogs and 8,755,000 pet cats.
Top Italian pet food companies
Monge & C. S.p.A.
Annual revenue: US$500 million
Brands: Monge Natural Superpremium, Monge VetSolution, Monge Bwild, Gemon, Lechat, Special-Dog, Lechat Excellence, Special Dog Excellence, Simba, Leo’s, Grant Bonta, Arthur, Moustache
Farmina Pet Foods
Annual revenue: US$427 million
Brands: Natural & Delicious, Vet Life, Cibau, Matisse, Team Breeder
Morando
Annual revenue: US$141 million
Brands: For dogs: Migliorcane, Milgiorcane Prestige, Migliorcane Unico, Migliorcane I Preferiti, Miocane, Morando Professional, Morando Super Pet Food. For cats: Migliorgatto, Migliorgatto le Specialita Italiane, Migliorgatto Unico, Migliorgatto Sterilized, Miogatto, Morando Professional, Morando Super Pet Food
Almo Nature
Annual revenue: US$130.40
Brands: Almo Nature, HFC, Holistic, BioOrganic, Daily
Landini Giuntini SPA
Annual revenue: US$93 million
Brands: Italian Way, Pro Cane, ByrbaFresh, Giuntini, Crancy, Vitaday, Kekè, Pro Gatto, private label
Dorado
Annual revenue: US$64 million
Brands: Exclusion
SANYpet
Annual revenue: US$28.86
Brands: FORZA10 Nutraceutic, FORZA10 DIET, FORZA10 Maintenance, Forza10 BIO, FORZA10 BASIC, Mr. Fruit, LEGEND FORZA10
Valpet
Annual revenue: US$10.52
Brands: Cat Club, Dado Cani, Dado Gatti, Dog Club, Hilary's, Letty Cat, Linky, Maxi Cat, Maxi Dog, Naturkamp, Raff, Runner, Smaily, Threpsis, Trails
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The Petfood Industry Top Pet Food Companies project annually surveys pet food companies, always with an aim of expanding the reach and scope of the companies within the rankings. To be considered for inclusion in the yearly rankings, please contact [email protected]. The data is gathered each year through a variety of methods, including direct company contact (a survey is emailed to participating companies), in-depth research and estimates.
