According to petfoodindustry, the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) reported that the total European pet population increased from 340 million to 352 million in 2022. Despite changes in data collection methods, which now report populations from two years prior, cats remained the most common pet at 129 million, with 27% of households owning one, followed by dogs at 106 million in 25% of households. The European pet food industry, a global trendsetter, continues to grow, driven by consumer preferences for premium, natural, and sustainably sourced products. This reflects broader trends of humanization and premiumization in pet care across the continent.
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