Manufacture of prepared pet foods

NACE code 10.92 covers the manufacture of prepared pet foods, an essential industry that caters to the growing demand for high-quality and nutritious pet products. As pet ownership continues to rise globally, the pet food industry has become a significant contributor to the broader economy, providing employment opportunities and supporting a range of ancillary industries. This industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of companion animals, making it an important sector within the overall food and beverage manufacturing landscape.

The manufacture of prepared pet foods typically involves a series of specialized processes. This includes the sourcing and blending of high-quality ingredients, such as meat, grains, and vitamins, to create balanced and nutritious formulations. Advanced extrusion and drying techniques are often employed to produce dry kibble or canned pet food products, while wet pet food may be produced through canning or retort processing. Strict quality control measures and food safety protocols are essential throughout the production process to ensure the safety and consistency of the final products.

The key inputs required for the manufacture of prepared pet foods include a variety of raw materials, such as meat and meat by-products, grains, vegetables, and various vitamins and minerals. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, mixers, and packaging equipment, is also essential for the efficient production of pet food products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including food scientists, production managers, and quality control personnel, to ensure the consistent production of high-quality pet foods.

The primary outputs of the prepared pet food industry are a wide range of dry, wet, and semi-moist pet food products for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. These products are then distributed and sold through various channels, including pet stores, supermarkets, and online retailers. The outputs of this industry are consumed by 01.70 Hunting, trapping and related service activities, 46.90 Non-specialised wholesale trade, and 47.76 Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores, among other related industries.