American Industry Overview: Dog and Cat Food
This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dog and cat food from cereal, meat, and other ingredients. These preparations may be canned, frozen, or dry.
Industry Snapshot
While most manufacturing industries in the United States were struggling during the economic recession of the late 2000s and early 2010s, the pet food sector seemed to be holding its own. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), U.S. sales of pet food increased from $16.8 billion in 2008 to $17.5 billion in 2009. APPA president Bob Vetere commented in a May...