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Pet Food Institute - Reference
Desk - www.petfoodreport.com
- Pet
Incidence Trend Report Conducted annually since 1981, the Pet Food
Institute's Pet Incidence Trend Report has tracked the increase in pet
ownership over two decades.
American Pet Product Manufacturers
Association - Pet Industry Facts
- APPMA was established to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and
the pet product industry. APPMA's membership has grown to include over
500 pet product manufacturers and importers representing both large
corporations and growing business enterprises.
- APPMA's 2001-2002 National Pet Owners Survey
- Table of Contents
- The APPMA National Pet Owners Survey coupled with the new APPMA
Lifestyle and Media Study equip you with the most powerful tools you
need to make important decisions for your business. The Survey examines
demographics, buying habits, and other traits of U.S. owners of dogs,
cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals. It outlines current
trends in pet ownership, pet-related product purchases, care practices,
and sources of goods and services.
American Feed Industry Association - Pet Food Council Executive Committee
- AFIA's membership is 690 member companies, representing nearly 75
percent of the commercial feed and pet food sold annually in the United
States. AFIA's members include manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, animal
health companies, equipment manufacturers, large integrated livestock and
poultry producers, and firms providing other goods and services to the
commercial animal food industry. In addition, AFIA is also proud to count
more than 35 state, regional, national and international associations among
its membership.
Pet Food Industry News
- Major Companies
- Pet Food Industry Associations
- Generally speaking, the U.S. pet industry is worth $21 billion dollars.
(Sloan, 1999)
As disposable income has increased in recent years, so has consumer spending
on family pets. (ValueLine, 2000)
Kitty and Fido are no longer just the family cat and dog, but cherished
members of the family unit.
- Petco
Animal Supplies, Inc (Apr 13, 2000, SEC 10k)
- General. In 1998, retail sales in the United States of pet food,
supplies, small animals (excluding dogs and cats) and services were
estimated at $22 billion. Pet food accounted for the majority of this
market with an estimated $11 billion in sales, pet supply and small
animal sales were estimated at $5 billion, while sales of pet services,
which include veterinary services, obedience training and grooming
services, were estimated at $6 billion.
Pet Food Manufacturers Association (UK) - Pet Ownership Demographics
- Of the 24.5 million UK households, just under around 45% own a pet. In
2001 the number of households owning pets was: Dogs: 4.8million. Cats:
4.8million. 540,000 households own a budgie.
- The highest levels of cat ownership is in the 35 -44 age group. The
highest levels of dog ownership is in the 45-54 age group.
Business Communications Company (BCC) - GA-034X The Pet Industry Food, Accessories, Health Products and Services
- The pet industry is a major segment of the U.S. economy. In 1996,
American pet owners spent $22.7 billion on their small companions, and by
2001 this figure is expected to reach almost $28.5 billion.
MarketResearch.com - Search
Results for 'pet food', about 1800 results
Ubic-Consulting - Overview
of the Pet Food Market 1996, 125 pages
- Mainly developed in Europe and North America, this highly competitive
and concentrated market represented in 1996 US$ 26 billion sales and over
22,000 tons for texturizers in those two areas. Asia is already one of the
fastest growing area, South America being an emerging market.
Feed, Meat, Poultry And PetFood Info on WattNet
- Feed Industry Network -
Petfood Industry Online
(requires login, no public information)
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