Made to comply with the same safety and quality standards covered by the FDA and USDA regulations for food consumed by humans, how pet food is processed has evolved significantly in the past decade.

The number of U.S. households with a pet has now passed 86 million, reports the 2023/24 APPA national pet ownership survey . From providing companionship and support therapy to outdoor adventures, our furry friends are now considered central to the household and on par with any family member. So much so, that 7 out of 10 owners agree that their pet dines just as well as they do. A 2021 OnePoll survey revealed that 43% of 2,000 dog parents reported giving higher priority to purchasing healthy food for their pets than themselves.