Rising Consumer Concerns About Environment Spurs the Demand for Meat-Free Pet Food Category

Published: Jun 2022

The global vegan pet food market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period (2022-2028). In recent times, the invention of vegan alternatives in the pet food industry has been witnessed over the years. People are increasingly becoming bothered about the slaughter of animals and the environmental destruction caused by animal husbandry. This results in the changing preference toward vegan diets for both themselves and their pets, boosting the global vegan pet food market growth. Domestic meat consumption is responsible for releasing greenhouse gases such as methane, CO2, and nitrous oxide. This is increasing the concern among people about the ethical implications of their pet food. Consumer participation in response to environmental concerns and sustainability is pushing pet food companies to evaluate their carbon footprints. 

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Feeding meat to dogs and cats has a large impact on the environment. A study titled “Environmental Impacts of Food Consumption by Dogs and Cats” calculated that meat-centric pet diets are creating a whopping 64 million tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to driving 13.6 million cars a year. Moreover, according to OMNI Pet Ltd's press release the company has sold nearly 90,000 vegan meals for dogs since September 2021. The environmental implications of these sales are far-reaching, given meat production’s role in the climate crisis. OMNI estimates that it has saved 112,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions so far – equating to 590 return flights from London to New York.

In addition, the rising launches of vegan pet foods are driving the market growth. For instance, in December 2021, Tesco launched some vegan-friendly treats for pets this year. A demand for Vegan dog food has increased after more people decide to feed their dogs on a plant-based diet for reasons varying from health to morality. Tesco’s pet treats include Softie Vegan Training Treats produced by Scrumbles, Good Boy’s Chompers Bone, and Denzel’s Plant-Based Bites for Dogs.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2021-2028

Base year- 2021

Forecast period- 2022-2028

Segment Covered- 

o By Nature

o By Product Type

o By Pet Type

o By Distribution Channel

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- Benevo c/o Vegeco Ltd., Nestlé S.A., Mars, Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Hills Pet Nutrition), and the J.M. Smucker Co.

Key questions addressed by the report

What is the market growth rate?

Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?

Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?

How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast

o Most affected region and segment

Who is the leader in the market?

How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?

Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Vegan Pet Food Market Report Segment

By Nature

  • Organic
  • Conventional

By Product Type

  • Dry Food
  • Wet Food
  • Others

By Pet Type

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Others 

By Distribution Channel

  • Online Retail
  • Offline Retail

Global Vegan Pet Food Market Report by Region

North America

United States

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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