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Market size
$145B
by 2030 (Bloomberg)
Fresh/raw growth
+22%
fastest segment
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Trend
Insect protein crosses the mainstream threshold — what every founder needs to know
Nestlé Purina's expansion into 14 markets signals a turning point. The $1.4B market is being reshaped by hypoallergenic claims and black soldier fly supply maturity — not just sustainability messaging.
Funding
Amsterdam's Biopet raises €22M Series B for cultivated meat pet food
One of the best-funded alt-protein pet food plays in the EU. Led by European agri-food VC with strategic ingredient supplier participation.
Regulation
EU novel ingredient approval tightens — 18-month review timeline for startups
Stricter dossier requirements for alternative proteins. Founders targeting European shelves should build regulatory lead time into their launch plans now.
Safety
Class action targets grain-free brand over DCM heart disease evidence
Lawsuit alleges continued marketing of grain-free products as healthy despite internal DCM evidence. A stark reminder that health claims need watertight science.
Alt-protein
VEGDOG closes €9M Series A — vegan dog food hits €10M ARR
German vegan dog food brand reports 66% YoY growth and eyes DACH + Netherlands expansion in 2026. Plant-based pet food is no longer a fringe niche.
M&A
Hill's Pet Nutrition in acquisition talks with functional supplement brand at $180M
Clinical credibility plus DTC subscription base is the winning combination acquirers are paying for. The deal signals where strategic buyers are looking next.
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Growing segments
Fresh / raw diet
+88%
Insect protein
+74%
Vet clinical diets
+67%
Functional treats
+62%
Dental health
+55%
Senior nutrition
+39%
Personalised plans
+28%
Cooling segments
Grain-free (DCM)
−18%
Mass-market kibble
−12%
Key signals this week
50% of industry pros cite functional health as #1 trend for 2026 (petfoodindustry.com poll)
Pure sustainability messaging losing retail traction — health + eco claims outperform
Cultivated seafood: Umami Bioworks registers 2 ingredients in EU pet food
MAHA initiative may slow GRAS novel ingredient approvals in the US
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Past issues
Apr 18
VEGDOG raises €9M · Umami cultivated seafood hits EU · MAHA regulatory shift
6 stories
Apr 11
RCL Foods acquires Martin & Martin · Petfood Forum 2026 preview · Insect protein supply shakeout
7 stories
Apr 4
Grain-free DCM class action · PURR Act regulatory concerns · Fresh pet food claims scrutinised
5 stories
Mar 28
Bloomberg: pet economy hits $500B by 2030 · AlphaPet 6th acquisition · Canada raw brand expands to US
6 stories