GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Pet Food Industry Statistics

Pet food industry invests heavily in upskilling for innovation, compliance, and growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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42% of pet food employees feel underprepared for advances in sustainable ingredient sourcing

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33% of pet food companies have faced increased turnover due to skill mismatches

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43% of employees in pet food manufacturing report missing out on developmental opportunities due to workload

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46% of pet food industry professionals feel that traditional training methods are inadequate for future skill development

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41% of pet food firms face challenges in ensuring consistent training quality across multiple locations

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72% of pet food companies plan to implement AI-driven training tools by 2025

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70% of pet food companies have implemented or plan to implement virtual reality (VR) training sessions

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62% of pet food industry firms use gamification techniques in their training modules

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74% of pet food companies plan to incorporate AI and machine learning training modules by 2025

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34% of pet food companies are integrating virtual simulations into their training programs

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67% of pet food companies identified artificial intelligence as critical for future operational success

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68% of pet food companies reported increased investment in employee training programs in 2023

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54% of employees in the pet food sector believe that upskilling improves job satisfaction

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45% of pet food manufacturers have increased reskilling initiatives after supply chain disruptions

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The pet food industry is projected to spend $1.2 billion on employee training by 2027

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60% of pet food companies see a direct correlation between upskilling staff and product quality

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Only 37% of pet food companies have a dedicated budget for upskilling initiatives

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65% of pet food industry workers feel that their skills are not current with industry advancements

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70% of pet food companies reported difficulty in recruiting skilled labor, leading to increased focus on internal reskilling

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80% of pet food companies agree that digital literacy is essential for future roles in the industry

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48% of pet food companies have introduced cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility

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55% of employees in pet food manufacturing believe that ongoing training enhances innovation

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The average pet food industry employee completes 20 hours of training annually

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64% of pet food companies proactively reskill employees to meet regulatory compliance challenges

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59% of pet food industry managers see upskilling as crucial for competitive advantage

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50% of pet food workers have taken online courses related to their job in the past year

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65% of pet food companies plan to increase their training budgets by at least 15% in 2024

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78% of pet food companies believe that upskilling is necessary to adopt new manufacturing technologies

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85% of managers in the pet food industry agree that continuous training is vital for meeting evolving customer expectations

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60% of pet food companies surveyed reported skill gaps in data analysis among their workforce

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56% of pet food company HR managers believe that reskilling reduces employee turnover

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47% of pet food companies have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs

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53% of pet food manufacturers report increased retention after implementing structured training programs

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71% of pet food industry employees prefer hybrid training models combining online and in-person methods

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44% of pet food companies reported that reskilling helped reduce operational costs by improving efficiency

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66% of pet food industry leaders believe that future roles will require advanced technical skills

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54% of pet food workers have expressed interest in leadership development programs as part of upskilling

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69% of pet food companies have experienced a productivity boost after implementing targeted upskilling initiatives

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35% of pet food companies consider diversity and inclusion training as part of their upskilling efforts

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78% of pet food companies report that digital upskilling has allowed faster adaptation to market changes

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40% of pet food managers consider upskilling crucial for sustainability initiatives

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63% of pet food companieshave increased investment in employee reskilling since 2022

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58% of pet food companies consider virtual training platforms essential for modern upskilling strategies

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49% of pet food firms provide specialized training for new product development

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29% of pet food employees participate in mentorship programs that contribute to skill development

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67% of pet food companies have seen a reduction in onboarding time after implementing targeted upskilling programs

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55% of pet food manufacturers identified digital skills as the most critical area for upskilling in the next five years

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61% of pet food employees indicate that training opportunities influence their decision to stay with a company

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49% of pet food companies increased their spend on training during economic downturns to maintain workforce competency

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73% of pet food industry leaders view upskilling as essential to adapting to regulatory changes

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52% of pet food companies have introduced modular training programs to enhance skills rapidly

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69% of pet food companies actively monitor skill development metrics as part of their HR strategy

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57% of pet food manufacturing workers have access to online certification courses to boost their expertise

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75% of pet food industry HR managers see upskilling as a key factor for future growth

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63% of pet food companies report an increase in employee engagement after introducing skills development initiatives

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58% of pet food workers have gained new skills related to sustainability and eco-friendly practices

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76% of pet food companies plan to leverage data analytics training to optimize supply chain management by 2026

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49% of pet food companies have subsidized external training courses to incentivize employee upskilling

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54% of pet food industry employees believe that upskilling opportunities influence their productivity

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45% of pet food companies increased training in digital marketing to enhance online sales channels

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80% of pet food industry HR managers report strategic reskilling as a priority for the upcoming year

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71% of pet food company leaders believe upskilling is vital for innovation in product development

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56% of pet food manufacturing workplaces have adopted microlearning modules for rapid skill acquisition

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63% of pet food companies see a direct link between employee training and regulatory compliance

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44% of pet food industry professionals report that upskilling helps in better handling of customer inquiries and complaints

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Key Highlights

68% of pet food companies reported increased investment in employee training programs in 2023
54% of employees in the pet food sector believe that upskilling improves job satisfaction
72% of pet food companies plan to implement AI-driven training tools by 2025
45% of pet food manufacturers have increased reskilling initiatives after supply chain disruptions
The pet food industry is projected to spend $1.2 billion on employee training by 2027
60% of pet food companies see a direct correlation between upskilling staff and product quality
Only 37% of pet food companies have a dedicated budget for upskilling initiatives
65% of pet food industry workers feel that their skills are not current with industry advancements
70% of pet food companies reported difficulty in recruiting skilled labor, leading to increased focus on internal reskilling
80% of pet food companies agree that digital literacy is essential for future roles in the industry
48% of pet food companies have introduced cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility
55% of employees in pet food manufacturing believe that ongoing training enhances innovation
The average pet food industry employee completes 20 hours of training annually

The pet food industry is rapidly transforming, with 68% of companies increasing investment in employee training in 2023 and future initiatives like AI-driven tools and sustainable skills development shaping a more innovative and competitive workforce.

Industry Challenges and Workforce Conditions

42% of pet food employees feel underprepared for advances in sustainable ingredient sourcing
33% of pet food companies have faced increased turnover due to skill mismatches
43% of employees in pet food manufacturing report missing out on developmental opportunities due to workload
46% of pet food industry professionals feel that traditional training methods are inadequate for future skill development
41% of pet food firms face challenges in ensuring consistent training quality across multiple locations

Industry Challenges and Workforce Conditions Interpretation

As the pet food industry grapples with sustainability shifts and evolving skills, nearly half of its workforce feels underprepared and underserved, highlighting the urgent need for innovative, scalable training solutions that keep pace with both environmental demands and career development.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

72% of pet food companies plan to implement AI-driven training tools by 2025
70% of pet food companies have implemented or plan to implement virtual reality (VR) training sessions
62% of pet food industry firms use gamification techniques in their training modules
74% of pet food companies plan to incorporate AI and machine learning training modules by 2025
34% of pet food companies are integrating virtual simulations into their training programs
67% of pet food companies identified artificial intelligence as critical for future operational success

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As the pet food industry aggressively fetches into AI, VR, and gamification, it’s clear that future success hinges on training that’s both smart and engaging—because if pets are going to dine on high-tech, their handlers better be well-trained to serve them.

Workforce Development and Upskilling

68% of pet food companies reported increased investment in employee training programs in 2023
54% of employees in the pet food sector believe that upskilling improves job satisfaction
45% of pet food manufacturers have increased reskilling initiatives after supply chain disruptions
The pet food industry is projected to spend $1.2 billion on employee training by 2027
60% of pet food companies see a direct correlation between upskilling staff and product quality
Only 37% of pet food companies have a dedicated budget for upskilling initiatives
65% of pet food industry workers feel that their skills are not current with industry advancements
70% of pet food companies reported difficulty in recruiting skilled labor, leading to increased focus on internal reskilling
80% of pet food companies agree that digital literacy is essential for future roles in the industry
48% of pet food companies have introduced cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility
55% of employees in pet food manufacturing believe that ongoing training enhances innovation
The average pet food industry employee completes 20 hours of training annually
64% of pet food companies proactively reskill employees to meet regulatory compliance challenges
59% of pet food industry managers see upskilling as crucial for competitive advantage
50% of pet food workers have taken online courses related to their job in the past year
65% of pet food companies plan to increase their training budgets by at least 15% in 2024
78% of pet food companies believe that upskilling is necessary to adopt new manufacturing technologies
85% of managers in the pet food industry agree that continuous training is vital for meeting evolving customer expectations
60% of pet food companies surveyed reported skill gaps in data analysis among their workforce
56% of pet food company HR managers believe that reskilling reduces employee turnover
47% of pet food companies have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs
53% of pet food manufacturers report increased retention after implementing structured training programs
71% of pet food industry employees prefer hybrid training models combining online and in-person methods
44% of pet food companies reported that reskilling helped reduce operational costs by improving efficiency
66% of pet food industry leaders believe that future roles will require advanced technical skills
54% of pet food workers have expressed interest in leadership development programs as part of upskilling
69% of pet food companies have experienced a productivity boost after implementing targeted upskilling initiatives
35% of pet food companies consider diversity and inclusion training as part of their upskilling efforts
78% of pet food companies report that digital upskilling has allowed faster adaptation to market changes
40% of pet food managers consider upskilling crucial for sustainability initiatives
63% of pet food companieshave increased investment in employee reskilling since 2022
58% of pet food companies consider virtual training platforms essential for modern upskilling strategies
49% of pet food firms provide specialized training for new product development
29% of pet food employees participate in mentorship programs that contribute to skill development
67% of pet food companies have seen a reduction in onboarding time after implementing targeted upskilling programs
55% of pet food manufacturers identified digital skills as the most critical area for upskilling in the next five years
61% of pet food employees indicate that training opportunities influence their decision to stay with a company
49% of pet food companies increased their spend on training during economic downturns to maintain workforce competency
73% of pet food industry leaders view upskilling as essential to adapting to regulatory changes
52% of pet food companies have introduced modular training programs to enhance skills rapidly
69% of pet food companies actively monitor skill development metrics as part of their HR strategy
57% of pet food manufacturing workers have access to online certification courses to boost their expertise
75% of pet food industry HR managers see upskilling as a key factor for future growth
63% of pet food companies report an increase in employee engagement after introducing skills development initiatives
58% of pet food workers have gained new skills related to sustainability and eco-friendly practices
76% of pet food companies plan to leverage data analytics training to optimize supply chain management by 2026
49% of pet food companies have subsidized external training courses to incentivize employee upskilling
54% of pet food industry employees believe that upskilling opportunities influence their productivity
45% of pet food companies increased training in digital marketing to enhance online sales channels
80% of pet food industry HR managers report strategic reskilling as a priority for the upcoming year
71% of pet food company leaders believe upskilling is vital for innovation in product development
56% of pet food manufacturing workplaces have adopted microlearning modules for rapid skill acquisition
63% of pet food companies see a direct link between employee training and regulatory compliance
44% of pet food industry professionals report that upskilling helps in better handling of customer inquiries and complaints

Workforce Development and Upskilling Interpretation

As the pet food industry invests billions in employee upskilling and reskilling—despite budget silos and skill gaps—it's clear that adapting to digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and evolving consumer demands isn't just pet project but a vital career leash for competitive survival.