Overview

The 1,200 pet and animal food manufacturers in the US produce food for pets and other animals, such as livestock and birds. Product categories include animal feed (cattle, swine, poultry), dog food, cat food, specialty feeds (birds, fish, rabbits, laboratory animals), and rendering and meat byproducts. Animal feed manufacturers account for 77% of companies and 58% of industry sales.

Food Safety

Outbreaks of serious diseases and contaminants related to food safety have affected the livestock production and pet product industries, including pet and animal food manufacturers.

Variability In Raw Materials’ Costs

With narrow margins, pet and animal food manufacturers often struggle to deal with volatile raw materials’ costs.