2020 Trends and Drivers Impacting the Pet Food Industry, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market shifts from 2019 through recent forecasts and synthesizes primary interviews and industry sources such as Dynovel and Euromonitor to assess implications for processing, packaging, and commercial strategy. The analysis indicates several focus areas—packaging and e-commerce–driven SKU complexity; ingredient innovation and nutraceutical integration affecting processing; equipment modernization emphasizing modularity, sanitation, and compact footprints; and sustainability, regulation, and co‑packing strategies guiding sourcing and distribution—illustrated by charts that highlight regional and benchmark comparisons and including examples such as ovens, fillers, and screening equipment. Download the full report to explore where pet food companies are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI (study conducted by Dynovel) in March 2020. Based on secondary research and 134 primary interviews with brand owners, co-packers, OEMs, and retailers across North America conducted in 2019.
