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High-quality dog food is a A market with
focal point for dog owners
more than ever.
many challenges
The dog food market is on the move, and manufacturers have
to deal with a number of challenges. PET worldwide asked
three proven industry experts.
Timo Pärssinen, board member,
What we asked Vafo Group (Czech Republic)
1 The international pet food
1 How are the international markets for wet and dry food market is looking strong. It
and treats developing from the company’s perspective? seems that the COVID-19 epi-
demic boosted the amount of
new puppies and kittens being
2 What challenges currently face the company as a dog food registered. For example, in Fin-
manufacturer, especially in terms of supply chains and raw land, where Vafo Group is build-
material availability and prices? ing a new dry food factory, 2021
was the first time in history when
3 How do the trends and developments in dog food differ there were more puppies being
in the different countries? registered than new babies be-
ing born. Comparing different
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