Premium pet food is booming globally

Premium pet food is booming globally, but private label may be winning even faster.

That tells us something important.

Pet parents still want:

→ Better ingredients

→ Functional nutrition

→ Transparency

But the most wanted I see currently is “Human-grade” quality

However, pet parents still want

AFFORDABILITY.

📊 According to Euromonitor and European market data:

→ Premium pet care continues to drive global growth

→ Private label already represents a major share of Europe’s pet food market

→ Retailers are no longer competing only on price, they’re competing on perceived quality

For pet brands, this means:

➡️ The middle market is getting squeezed

➡️ “Affordable premium” may become the strongest positioning

➡️ Trust, nutrition claims, and emotional branding matter more than ever

For pet parents, it means:

➡️ Premium care is becoming more accessible

➡️ Store brands are evolving faster than many people realize

➡️ Value is no longer just about low price, it’s about *smart choices*

The biggest shift?

It isn’t choosing between premiumisation and affordability.

It’s demanding both at the same time 🧡

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