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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.
  • Today, a majority of US households have at least one pet cat or dog. In 2001, there were 60 million pet dogs and 75 million pet cats.
  • U.S. cat and dog populations - Source: NPD Group, Inc.
  • Links on pet food industry, nutrition, organizations

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

• Example: Pet Food & Pet Products in United States - Table of Contents
• Example: The U.S. Pet Food Market (137289) 1997, 298 pages - Table of Contents
  • 1996 Sales at $8.7 Billion - Dog Food at $5.1 Billion - Cat Food at $3.6 Billion
  • Pet Population Jumps to 121 Million
  • Market To Reach $10.5 Billion in 2001

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)