Lewes, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/04/2015 -- Report forecast the global pet food market is expected to grow at CAGR of 4.72% for the period of 2014-2019.

Pet food is developed from either plant or animal extracts and is formulated according to the nutritional needs of the type and age of the animal being fed. The key ingredients in pet food include by-products of meat, poultry, and seafood; feed grains; enzymes; amino acids; preservatives; stabilizers; and gelling agents. Pet food is available in pet stores as well as in retail outlets such as supermarkets.

This report discusses the present scenario and future prospects for the global pet food market for the period of 2015-2019. The market size is calculated based on the revenue generated through the retail sales of pet food.

Based on pet type, the market is segmented into the following:
- Dog food
- Cat food
- Other pet food

Based on type of food, the market is segmented into the following:
- Dry food
- Wet/canned food
- Snacks/treats
- Nutrition food
- Others

Global Pet Food Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report includes a comprehensive discussion on the market, segmented by geography, considering both the existing market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report further includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market and a comment on the vendors' product portfolios.

According to the report, the nutrient content in pet foods is a primary buying criterion. As pet owners prefer high-quality pet products, manufacturers are introducing pet foods with the appropriate amount of functional ingredients, such as essential amino acids, carbohydrates, linoleic acid, and fibers. Functional pet foods strengthen pets' immune systems and encourage healthy digestive systems. Consumers develop brand loyalty to products that contain the requisite nutrients for their pets.

Key regions
- Americas
- APAC
- Europe

Key players in the Global Pet Food Market: Mars, Nestle, Colgate Palmolive and Del Monto

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Agrolimen, Aller, Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, BHJ, Brazilian Pet Foods, CPF, Diamond Pet Foods, Inaba, Vitakraft, and Yantai China.

Market driver
- Growing urbanization
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Market challenge
- Increase in product recalls
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Market trend
- Pet humanization
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Key questions answered in this report
- What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space and what is their portfolio matrix?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What is the competitive landscape as characterized by geography?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Spanning over 51 pages "Global Pet Food Market 2015-2019 - Industry Analysis" report covers Executive Summary, Scope of the Report, Market research methodology, Introduction, Market share by product, Market share by pet food type, Market share by packaging, Market share by distribution channel, Market share by geography, Key leading countries, Market drivers, Impact of drivers, Market challenges, Impact of drivers and challenges, Market trends, Vendor landscape, Key vendor analysis.

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