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Why Stagflation Is Reshaping the Pet Food Industry
In episode 106 of Stagflation Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine how persistent high inflation and slow growth are reshaping what Americans feed their pets. With pet food prices up roughly 25 percent since 2021 and many households trading down from premium brands to value labels, the hosts drill into one specific number: the pet food price index rose 8.2 percent year-over-year in recent CPI data, even as overall inflation moderated. They explore how major manufacturers like Nestlé Purina and Mars Petcare are adjusting their product lines, why the shift toward private-label pet food mirrors…
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