Petfood Industry Magazine

Petfood Industry is THE most trusted business resource for pet food and pet treat manufacturing professionals worldwide, and the only AAM audited publication serving the market.

How do you drive awareness of your company’s products and services to the right prospects and build customer confidence?

With Petfood Industry, you can tailor and integrate marketing programs to the right subset of your target global audience or build your campaign for maximum exposure:

  • Influence decision-makers throughout the pet food production process
  • Become the most knowledgeable brand voice in a magazine that has served the pet food market for decades
  • Gain brand credibility by having your advertising adjacent to market research, technical insights and top company data
  • Maintain a visible brand presence with a loyal customer base and show them your company is consistently active in the market

www.petfoodindustry-digital.com

Notable Subscribers
Global Senior Veterinarian
Champion Petfoods
President, International Markets
Deuerer
Vice President, Procurement & Planning
Freshpet
Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs
i-Tail Corporation/Thai Union Group
Senior Packaging Engineer
Mars Petcare
Director, Research & Development
Normandise Pet Food
Engineering Manager
PremieRpet
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Wellness Pet Company

Geographical Breakdown*
USA & US Territories - 7,663
Canada - 772
Europe - 1,089
Asia Pacific - 753
Mexico/Central America/South America - 496
Middle East/Africa - 138
Total Subscribers - 11,000

Job Function*
Primary Business & Industry Profile*

*Source: Alliance for Audited Media Consolidated Media Report for the 6-month period ending June 30, 2026.

Editorial Calendar 2026

Topics Bonus Distribution/
Value Added
Space Closing Materials Deadline
October Business strategy and leadership Pack Expo 2026 9/11/26 9/16/26
November Cat food trends, Philanthropy in the pet food industry 10/13/26 10/16/26
December Review of top trends in 2026, Extrusion/drying/cooling spotlight IPPE 2027 Atlanta
AFIA Pet Food Conference
11/11/26 11/16/26

Editorial Calendar 2027

Topics Bonus Distribution/
Value Added
Space Closing Materials Deadline
January Top pet food trends for 2027 IPPE 2027 Atlanta, AFIA Pet Food Conference 12/11/26 12/15/26
February In focus: A top trend highlighted in the January trends piece 1/14/27 1/19/27
March Safety: current challenges in pet food safety Global Pet Expo 2027
Petfood Forum 2027
2/11/27 2/16/27
April Labeling: Pet food labels as consumer communication
In Focus: Small animal pet food trends
Petfood Forum 2027
Petfood Forum Show Guide
Zoomark 2027
3/11/27 3/16/27
May Packaging: pet food packaging case studies
In focus: a top trend highlighted in the January trends piece
NASC annual conference 4/13/27 4/16/27
June Mid-year global pet food market update Signet brand study 5/13/27 5/20/27
July **Top Pet Food Companies database annual report** Pet South America
Petfood Forum Brazil
6/14/27 6/17/27
August **Annual Reference & Buyer's Guide**
In focus: current scientific research in pet food
Company listings
SuperZoo 2027
7/13/27 7/16/27
September Pet food packaging trends KSU/Petfood Industry collab event 8/16/27 8/19/27
October **Special issue: business strategy and leadership** Pack Expo 2027 9/13/27 9/16/27
November Cat segment trends
Philanthropy in the pet food industry
10/13/27 10/18/27
December Extrusion/drying/cooling spotlight
Year wrap-up/reflection on predicted trends from January
IPPE 2028 Atlanta
AFIA Pet Food Conference
11/9/27 11/12/27
Last updated :
August 26, 2026

Print Advertisement Specifications

Please provide ad materials in the following format:

>> Acrobat: .pdf (PDF/x-1a is the required format for all submissions.) All images MUST be hi-resolution (at least 300 dpi). Convert files to process colors (CMYK). RGB, Pantone and spot colors will be converted and may cause a color shift.

Digital material submissions and inquiries:
Please direct all inquiries regarding digital product materials to ads@wattglobal.com.
Please send all materials (including URL information) to ads@wattglobal.com. Files must be PDFs created using PDF/x-1a settings.

Ad
Sizes
Orientation Inches
width x depth
Millimeters
width x depth
2 page spread
Bleed 16 x 10.75 407 x 274
Non-bleed 15.25 x 10 388 x 254
Full page
Bleed 8.125 x 10.75 207 x 274
Non-bleed 7.375 x 10 188 x 254
2/3 page
Bleed - vertical 5 x 10.75 127 x 274
Non-bleed - vertical 4.5 x 10 114 x 254
1/2 page
Bleed Horizontal - 3 columns 8.125 x 5.25 207 x 133
Non-Bleed Horizontal - 3 columns 7.375 x 4.625 188 x 118
Bleed Island - 2 columns 5 x 8 127 x 203
Non-Bleed Island - 2 columns 4.5 x 7.5 114 x 191
Bleed Vertical - 1/2 page 3.875 x 10.75 98 x 274
Non-Bleed Vertical - 1/2 page 3.375 x 10 85 x 254
1/3 page
Horizontal - 3 columns 7.375 x 3.25 188 x 83
Square - 2 columns 4.5 x 4.625 114 x 118
Vertical - 1 column 2.125 x 10 54 x 254
1/4 page
Horizontal - 3 columns 7.375 x 2.625 188 x 67
Square - 2 columns 4.5 x 3.625 114 x 92
Vertical - 1/2 page 3.375 x 4.625 85 x 118
Island - 1 column 2.125 x 7.375 54 x 188

Print Cover Tip and Print Insert Tip
  • A cover tip is printed on two sides and will be attached to the front cover of the issue. A PDF will be required for each side. Please indicate Front and Back when submitting materials.
  • A print insert is 2-sided and will be tipped within the body of the issue. A PDF will be required for each side. Please indicate Front and Back when submitting materials
  • Dimensions for both a cover tip and insert tip are the same:
    • Bleed Width: 7.875" wide (200mm) -- Trim Width: 7.625" (194mm)
    • Bleed Height: 10.5" (267mm) -- Trim Height: 10.25" (260mm)
    • Need client to provide files measuring 7.875" x 10.5" that will trim to 7.625" x 10.25"
  • Live art instructions illustrated in this document, click here
    • Front: "Live art" must allow for standard header area and remain .375" (9mm) from the edges of the document - 7.125" w x 7.55" h
    • Back: "Live art" must remain .375" (9mm) from the edges of the document - 7.125" w x 9.75" h"
  • Resolution must be a minimum of 300 dpi, and color must be CMYK.

Classified Advertisement Specifications:
  • The width for all classified advertising is 3 inches (76.2mm) and the depth is sold in half-inch (12.7mm) increments.
  • The minimum size for a classified ad is 3 inches wide by 1 inch tall (76.2mm x 25.4mm). The maximum depth for a classified ad is 6 inches 152.4mm).
  • Material Submission:
    • All classified ads materials (or ad creation requests) should be submitted through your individual sales representative.
  • Resolution must be a minimum of 300 dpi, and color must be CMYK.

Important Information

* All magazine circulation and demographic figures are from Petfood Industry's Alliance for Audited Media (AAM) Consolidated Media Audit Report. The most recent statement is available upon request from your Sales Manager. Petfood Industry is the only AAM-audited publication serving the global pet food industry. 

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Customer Survey Insights

52% of readers say the advertising in Petfood Industry educates and is an important part of the publication.

56% have shared an ad/article with others and the mean pass along readership of Petfood Industry magazine is 2.1 readers.

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