Tariff Update – Meeting With Department of Finance
*Action Needed: Help Us Represent You in Ongoing Tariff Discussions As part of Pets Canada’s ongoing efforts to represent the industry at the federal level, we recently met directly with officials from the Department of Finance regarding Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs. While no new measures have been announced that directly affect our sector at […]
Fussie Cat Expands Market Fresh Dry Cat Food Line with New Tuna Recipe
Crafted without grains, the high-protein Tuna formula debuts at Global Pet Expo, Booth #418 LOS ANGELES (March 18, 2025) – Fussie Cat, the award-winning cat food brand from Pets Global, Inc., is proud to announce the expansion of its popular Market Fresh line with the introduction of the Fussie Cat Premium Market Fresh Dry Cat […]
Join the sales team at PLB International
Do you enjoy meeting people and being on the road? Join us and help grow our brands with our partners! We are looking for two (2) Territory Managers – junior, in the pet food industry 🐶🐱 ► Montreal North Shore, Laval, Lanaudière, Gatineau, Ottawa & Abitibi ► Montreal, Ontario (up to Kingston) Job type : […]
Accessing Asian Markets – Pets Canada Members Abroad
Making it possible for our Canadian members to connect with international markets is a high priority for our Global Programs team. The Asian markets in particular are on the rise and bring with them very different trends than are seen in North America and Europe. Canadian products are known to be of excellent quality and […]
Advocacy Update: Tariffs, Trade Developments, and Our Continued Action
We know the potential imposition of U.S. tariffs — and the possibility of retaliatory Canadian tariffs — is a top concern across the pet industry, with real impacts expected for manufacturers, retailers, and the broader supply chain. Pets Canada is actively engaged on this issue and continues to advocate on your behalf at every level […]
Import Export News – March 20, 2025
Annual Adjustment of CFIA Service Fees The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) adjusts its service fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the Service Fees Act. This requirement ensures that the CFIA’s service fees keep pace with the costs of providing services. The next annual adjustment will result in an increase of the […]
Etail 360 – Solving the Frequent Buyer Dilemma
Solving the Frequent Buyer Dilemma: Stop Store-Hopping – A Win-Win for Brands, Franchisors & Retailers Markham, Ontario, March 20, 2025 – Etail360 is happy to announce its loyalty solution designed to address a critical challenge facing the retail industry: frequent buyer plans that unintentionally encourage store-hopping rather than retailer loyalty. This trend has created friction […]
Tariff Update – Remissions Process, Countermeasures, Consultation Opportunity
As you are aware, we have been working to understand how tariffs can influence the pet industry and what we can do to mitigate the impacts of this measure. Indeed, Pets Canada has received many inquiries from members, expressing their concerns about tariffs to the extent some businesses are concerned they may not survive as […]
Import Export News – March 4, 2025
Import update for raw pet food from New Zealand (CFIA Notification) New Zealand ceased exports of raw or minimally heat-treated pet food containing avian origin ingredients to Canada in December 2024 due to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), with the exception of avian ingredients produced prior to December 2, 2024. New requirements […]
Paws, Price, and Policy: Navigating the Economic Realities of Affordable Pet Food
During a recent Question Period in the House of Commons, MP Ryan Williams spoke about a significant rise in pet food when asking the Prime Minister about the increasing cost of living. Like most industries the price to produce goods has gone up since the pandemic. For pet food, this includes raw materials, processing, staffing, […]
