"While sales have slowed in the short term, an evolving category holds potential for further premiumization and deeper connection."
John Owen - Associate Director, Food and Retail
While a cautious consumer mindset among many pet owners continues to limit sales growth in the short term, all the pieces are in place for the pet food category to return to its long-term pattern of premiumization and growth.
An expanding array of fresh food brands is attracting the attention of a new generation of pet owners and has the potential to set a new standard for quality and transparency for the category as a whole. In addition, brands and retailers have the opportunity to cater to pet owner interest in a more engaging and personalized feeding and treating experience that puts as much attention on connection as on nutrition.
| Report Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Published Date | September 2025 |
| Data Range | 2019 – 2030 |
| Measurement Metrics | Revenue in US $ |
| Country Focus | United States of America (USA) |
| Consumer Data | 1,620 internet users aged 18+, June 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 61 |
| Market Segmentation | Dog Food, Cat Food, Other Pet Food, Pet Treats, Dog Food Toppers, Cat Food Toppers |
| Leading Companies involved in the US Pet Food Market | Nestlé, Mars Incorporated, The JM Smucker Company, Post Holdings, General Mills, Freshpet, PetSmart, Petco, Walmart, Amazon |
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