The association detailed industry growth and pet ownership data in its Facts & Figures 2022 report.

The country’s decision to back out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will likely create an even more constricted supply chain for the pet food and treat industry.

The company’s growth over the last year has been supported by numerous efforts to diversify risk and provide unconditional support to its team members.

The pet food brand has partnered with Harmony Fund to disseminate pet food and veterinary supplies to animal shelters in and around Ukraine.

Purina PetCare posted double-digit sales and stood out as a category leader in developed markets for Nestlé in the first quarter.

Several businesses have suspended non-essential operations in Russia, shifting focus to providing aid to people and pets in Ukraine.

With tensions between Russia and Ukraine rising high, global agriculture markets are seeing negative effects.

The Russian Federation has prohibited imports of pet food, animal food and animal food ingredients to the United States through 2021, citing GMO requirements.