Market Overview

According to the latest research, the pet food market in Canada is poised to grow by USD 1.6 billion during 2023-2028, progressing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. As pets continue gaining prominence as cherished family companions within households, their wellbeing and sanitation is attracting growing focus from concerned owners. There is a heightened priority placed on equipping pets with comparable care and welfare standards to other human inmates.

This evolving ethos of pet guardianship has spurred surging demand for premium quality nutritious pet food items capable of fulfilling desires to optimize animal charges’ nutritional intake and holistic health. Owners scrutinize formulations, natural ingredients and manufacturing practices more discerningly to identify options most closely aligned with their empathetic philosophies.

Major brands have deftly reacted by implementing stringent sourcing, processing and testing controls ensuring minimum biologically appropriate dietary requirements are surmounted. Some innovators even engage animal nutritionists to scientifically complement ancestral carnivorous diets with useful carbohydrates and nutrients as preventative wellness measures mitigating modern ailments.

Alongside traditional dog and cat kibble, gourmet ready meals and treats formulated according to breed conformations or lifestages additionally appeal through simulating homemade handouts. Holistic veterinarians further endorse certain premium grains, legumes and sustainably sourced meat cuts for balancing digestive flora.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canada pet food industry, covering a study of the key players operating in the market. It includes an analysis of market segments and sub-segments, taking into consideration factors such as animal type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel. By examining these aspects, the report offers valuable insights into the potential of the pet food industry. Moreover, the report presents statistical information, including market size, market share, growth rate, and forecasts specifically tailored to the pet food industry. This data-driven analysis equips industry professionals with the necessary information to assess the current market landscape, make well-informed decisions, and identify growth opportunities within the sector.

Market Segmentation

The pet food market in Canada is segmented as below:
Animal type: birds, cats, dogs, fish, and others
Product type: dry pet food, treats and mixers, wet pet food, and others
Ingredient: animal derived, cereals and cereal derivatives, plant derived, and others
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet stores, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others

The Canada pet food market is segmented on the basis of animal type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel. Based on animal type, the pet food market in Canada is categorized into birds, cats, dogs, fish, and others. On the basis of product type, the pet food market in Canada has been segmented into dry pet food, treats and mixers, wet pet food, and others. By ingredient, the pet food market in Canada has been segmented into animal derived, cereals and cereal derivatives, plant derived, and others. Based upon distribution channel, the pet food market in Canada is categorized into supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet stores, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The Canada pet food market is highly competitive. The prominent players operating in the Canada pet food market include Mars Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Champion Petfoods LP, The J. M. Smucker Company, Petcurean Pet Products Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership), Colgate-Palmolive Company, General Mills Inc., Horizon Manufacturing Inc., Taplow Ventures Ltd., Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc.

The report is an indispensable tool for companies and organizations operating in the pet food industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of the market, empowering industry executives, policy makers, academics, and analysts to make well-informed decisions. The report provides valuable insights and analysis, presenting a cohesive and detailed perspective on the pet food market.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIGURES AND TABLES
1. Scope and Methodology
1.1 Key Findings
1.2 Report Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
2. Market Overview
3. Canada Pet Food Market – Animal Type Analysis
3.1 Birds
3.2 Cats
3.3 Dogs
3.4 Fish
3.5 Others
4. Canada Pet Food Market – Product Type Analysis
4.1 Dry pet food
4.2 Treats and mixers
4.3 Wet pet food
4.4 Others
5. Canada Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
5.1 Animal derived
5.2 Cereals and cereal derivatives
5.3 Plant derived
5.4 Others
6. Canada Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
6.1 Supermarkets and hypermarkets
6.2 Grocery stores
6.3 Pet stores
6.4 E-commerce
6.5 Veterinary clinics
6.6 Others
7. Company Profiles
7.1 Mars, Incorporated
7.2 Nestle S.A.
7.3 Champion Petfoods LP
7.4 The J. M. Smucker Company
7.5 Petcurean Pet Products, Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership)
7.6 Colgate-Palmolive Company
7.7 General Mills, Inc.
7.8 Horizon Manufacturing Inc.
7.9 Taplow Ventures Ltd.
7.10 Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
7.11 Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
DISCLAIMER

Companies Mentioned

Mars, Incorporated
Nestle S.A.
Champion Petfoods LP
The J. M. Smucker Company
Petcurean Pet Products, Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership)
Colgate-Palmolive Company
General Mills, Inc.
Horizon Manufacturing Inc.
Taplow Ventures Ltd.
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.