Pet animals contribute significantly to the economy and to society as shown by updated statistics from FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Throughout Europe, an estimated 550 000 direct and indirect jobs, such as veterinarians or breeders or connected supply industries, are generated by pet ownership. The pet food industry serves approximately 70 million pet-owning households, with annual pet food production of over 8 million tons. Want to know more? You can find further information on this topic on the Internet at www.pet-global.com/tradetopics