State of the Industry: Natural and Organic Pet Food in the U.S.

Published:  July 2026 (19th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (72 pages)

Written Analysis (49 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Demographics Support Premium Pet Food Consumption

Natural and Organic Pet Food Trends

Grain-Free and Plant-Based Formulations Impacted by Health Concerns

Green and Sustainable Practices Improve Profits and Revenues

Weight Management and Senior Varieties Fueled by Healthier Living Trends

Total Retail Sales

Natural Pet Food Sales

Organic Pet Food Sales

Sales by Pet Food Type and Product Form

Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions

Producer and Consumer Price Trends

Dog Population

Cat Population

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Food

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Food Companies

Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (20 tables):

Total Retail Sales of Natural and Organic Pet Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Natural and Organic Pet Food in the U.S., As a Percentage of Total Pet Food Sales, 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Natural Pet Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Organic Pet Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Sales Mix for Natural and Organic Pet Food in the U.S., Dog Food vs. Cat Food, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Distribution of Natural and Organic Dog Food Sales in the U.S, by Product Form, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Distribution of Natural and Organic Cat Food Sales in the U.S, by Product Form, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Distribution of Natural and Organic Pet Food Sales, by Outlet, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Dog Food, 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Dog Food, by Type, 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, by Type, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Food, 2010-2030

Dog Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2025 and 2030

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Food, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Graphs (3 graphs):

Retail Sales of Natural Pet Food in the U.S., 2020-2030

Retail Sales of Organic Pet Food in the U.S., 2020-2030

Sales Mix for Natural and Organic Pet Food in the U.S., Dog Food vs. Cat Food, 2025