Europe: Page 6

Portugal had most pet dogs per person in Europe 2022

Last year, Russia had the highest pet dog and cat populations in Europe. Yet, the vast nation doesn’t rank in the top 10 of dog ownership per capita.

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Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Italy, Spain, France top pet bird populations in Europe

Birds are the third most common pets in Europe. In 2022, the European pet food market grew to EUR29.1 billion (US$31.1 billion) with an average 5.1% annual growth rate during the past three years.

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Market Trends and Reports

Spanish pet food sales may hit US$2bil; Brands’ 2022 revenues

Retail sales channels were affected by the pandemic, and the repercussions still influence sales.

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3 pet food companies making moves to expand and invest

Kormotech, Vafo Group and Healthybud recently announced new investments and products.

Besides expanding distribution of its flagship brands, Ukraine’s Kormotech is launching a new UK-based venture that invests in pet food startups.

Market Trends and Reports

German pet food companies’ 2022 revenues

Germany, home to Europe’s third largest dog population, is also home to numerous pet food companies.

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Pet Ownership Statistics

Russia, UK, Germany have most pet dogs in Europe in 2022

In 2022, the European pet food market grew to EUR29.1 billion (US$31.1 billion) with an average 5.1% annual growth rate during the past three years.

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Market Trends and Reports

European pet food sales reached EUR29.1 billion in 2022

In 2022, the European pet food market grew to EUR29.1 billion (US$31.1 billion) with an average 5.1% annual growth rate during the past three years.

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UK dog food brand launches meat-like wet vegan product

Vegan pet food company Omni is using a proprietary technology to create a meaty texture in a new wet dog food.

Omni offers vegan dry dog food and now has launched a wet food with a meaty texture.

Adventures in Pet Food

How dog owners in five developed countries feed their pets

A new survey of dog owners in Europe and North America shows product quality and nutritional intake are important, while dry food and treats are popular.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Europe 2024 opens call for papers

Conference organizers are seeking non-commercial topics on new pet food research, technologies and other areas, due 6 November, 2023.

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Ruble’s crash triggers pet food price spikes in Russia

Russian authorities plan to investigate the dynamics of the local pet food market to ensure price hikes are justified.

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German vegan dog food brand uses investments to expand

VEGDOG is capitalizing on a successful investment round in late 2022 to expand capacities and launch new products.

VEGDOG offers a broad portfolio of vegan dog foods and snacks, all plant-based.

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