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United States Pet Treats and Chews Market Analysis Report 2023: Pet Treats Market Evolution - From Taste and Texture to Functional and Health Focus

Dublin, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pet Treats and Chews in the U.S. - 5th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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United States Pet Treats and Chews Market Analysis Report 2023: Pet Treats Market Evolution - From Taste and Texture to Functional and Health Focus

Pet treats and chews have experienced what can only be described as phenomenal growth in the past several years, exceeding overall pet industry growth in both 2020 and 2021 with double-digit increases driven by pandemic-driven demand and correspondingly high purchase rates.

This growth continued in 2022, but although sales remained robust, a significant portion of the dollar increases was driven by the inflationary conditions that impacted nearly every corner of the US economy. Pet treat and chew marketers had to overcome the challenge of many pet owners being unable to afford even basic necessities, let alone discretionary products.

Notes on Human Grade Pet Foods

Sales Growth Continues to Accelerate

Sales Growth by Animal Type

Indulgent Treats Tops in Sales

Annual Expenditure on Treats and Chews

Pet Owners Rely on Pet Treats & Chews

Economic Pressures Persist Despite Lessening Inflation

Pet Treats Market Not Spared Substantial Headwinds

Focus on Affordability in Pet Food and Treats

Pet Treats Provide "Family" Bonding Moments

Human/Animal Bond Part of Humanization Trend

Intensified Focus on Health and Wellness

Pet Obesity and Aging Pets Contribute to Health Concerns

Functional Pet Treats Compete with Other Treatments

Dental Treats Provide Oral Care Benefits

Cannabis/CBD Treats Help with Anxiety, Pain

Pet Owners Less Concerned About Pet Treat Safety

Competition from Wet Pet Food

Pet Treats Sales to Near $18 Billion by 2027

Market Structure and Retail Dynamics

Pet Treat Sales Controlled by Big Five

Raw Food Marketers Field Treats, Bones, Animal Parts

Mergers, Acquisitions, Investments, and Expansions

Kibble Marketers Battle Fresh Food Takeover with Treats

Pet Owners Loyal to Food, Treat Brands

Pet Treats Tend to Be Unplanned, Impulse Purchases

Autoship and Treat Subscription Boxes

MARKETING AND NEW PRODUCT TRENDS

Trends in Treats and Chews

Treats and Chews Follow Pet Food Trends

Made in the USA Top Product Claim

Treat Purchase Rate by Specialty Formulation

Treat Purchase Rate by Texture/Size/Shape of Treat

Limited- and Single-Ingredient Treats and Chews

Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried/Dehydrated Treats

Trends in Rawhides and Long-Lasting Edible Chews

Note on Pet Population Figures

Indulgent Treats Are the Most Popular Choice

Cat Owners Treat Usage Increases

Number of Treat Bags Purchased

Treat Usage Rates by Number of Pets

Pet Treat/Chew Usage Rates by Size of Dog

Treat Usage Rates by Age of Pet

Treat Purchasing Demographic Patterns by Brand

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PET TREATS MARKET

alternative protein ingredients in pet food and treats", 2023 (percent of dog and cat owners)

Omnichannel Marketing Replacing In-Store Experiences

Notes on Human Grade Pet Foods

Sales Growth Continues to Accelerate

Sales Growth by Animal Type

Indulgent Treats Tops in Sales

Annual Expenditure on Treats and Chews

Pet Owners Rely on Pet Treats & Chews

Economic Pressures Persist Despite Lessening Inflation

Pet Treats Market Not Spared Substantial Headwinds

Owners Cut Back on Pet Treat Spending

Focus on Affordability in Pet Food and Treats

2019 vs. 2021 vs. 2023 (percent of category purchasers)

Pet Treats Provide "Family" Bonding Moments

Human/Animal Bond Part of Humanization Trend

Shift to Alternative Protein Pet Treats Influenced by Human Trends

food and treats", 2023 (percent of dog and cat owners)

Intensified Focus on Health and Wellness

Owners, 2023 (percent of dog and cat owners)

Pet Treats As Pet Health Products

Pet Obesity and Aging Pets Contribute to Health Concerns

Functional Pet Treats Compete with Other Treatments

Dental Treats Provide Oral Care Benefits

Cannabis/CBD Treats Help with Anxiety, Pain

Pet Owners Less Concerned About Pet Treat Safety

Competition from Wet Pet Food

Pet Treats Sales to Near $18 Billion by 2027

Market Structure and Retail Dynamics

Pet Treat Sales Controlled by Big Five

Raw Food Marketers Field Treats, Bones, Animal Parts

Mergers, Acquisitions, Investments, and Expansions

Alphia Partners with Better Choice Company

Natural Balance and Canidae Merge

Purina Acquires Red Collar Pet Treats Factory

Mars' Temptations Enters Cat Food Market

Post Acquires Pet Brands from Smucker

Beach Point Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Wet Noses

Mars Petcare Acquires Champion Petfoods

Perdue Farms Renovates Treat Facility

Encompass Pet Group Acquires WildPaw

Chasing Our Tails Buys K9 Candy Kitchen

General Mills Increases Co-Packer Production But Plans to Close Plant

BrightPet Nutrition Group Acquires Bravo! Pet Foods

Premium Pet Food Brand Ziwi Acquires New Zealand-Based Freeze-Dried Foods

Mars Petcare Expands Treat Production

Garnett Station Partners Acquires Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Tuffy's Treat Co. Acquires Finley's Barkery

The Honest Kitchen Receives Investment

Dane Creek Capital Corp. Acquires Pet Treats Maker Wodema Industries

Phelps Pet Products Acquires Treat Production Equipment from Simmons Pet Foods

Made by Nacho Receives Investment

"I and love and you" Receives Investment

Manna Pro Acquires Oxbow Animal Health

Kibble Marketers Battle Fresh Food Takeover with Treats

Smucker Downsizes Pet Food Portfolio, Post Buys In

General Mills Ramps Down Treat Production

Pet Owners Loyal to Food, Treat Brands

Pet Treats Tend to Be Unplanned, Impulse Purchases

Autoship and Treat Subscription Boxes

CHAPTER 4: MARKETING & NEW PRODUCT TRENDS

TRENDS IN TREATS AND CHEWS

Treats and Chews Follow Pet Food Trends

Made in the USA Top Product Claim

Treat Purchase Rate by Specialty Formulation

Treat Purchase Rate by Texture/Size/Shape of Treat

Limited- and Single-Ingredient Treats and Chews

Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried/Dehydrated Treats

Trends in Rawhides and Long-Lasting Edible Chews

NOTE ON PET POPULATION FIGURES

Indulgent Treats Are the Most Popular Choice

Cat Owners Treat Usage Increases

Number of Treat Bags Purchased

Treat Usage Rates by Number of Pets

Pet Treat/Chew Usage Rates by Size of Dog

Treat Usage Rates by Age of Pet

Products or Services by Type: Overall and by Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2023 (percent)

Services by Type: Overall and by Generational Cohort, 2023 (percent)

Treat Purchasing Demographic Patterns by Brand

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United States Pet Treats and Chews Market Analysis Report 2023: Pet Treats Market Evolution - From Taste and Texture to Functional and Health Focus

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