During October 2018, Petfood Industry bloggers and columnists covered the relationship between dog and cat treats and animal obesity, pet food trends, boosting website effectiveness and other topics.
FDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcement
October 1, 2018 - During an in-depth presentation on pet food regulations, the director of CVM slipped in an update on pet food ingredient definitions. And it’s good news.
How to boost your pet food brand’s digital performance
October 8, 2018 - To reach today’s connected, health-conscious consumers, pet food brands must integrate their essential messages across all the digital channels they use.
Crude fiber guarantees: Are they on their way out?
October 9, 2018 - Crude fiber has been part of pet food labels for a long time, but whether it still has a place in today’s modern labels is a matter of perspective.
New challenges for pet food sales growth
October 9, 2018 - Purchasing channel migration and a slow in the growth of new pet ownership are changing the landscape of where pet food dollars come from.
So what is 'right' about corn in pet diets?
October 11, 2018 - Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this classic pet food ingredient.
3 emerging human food trends for pet food to track
October 11, 2018 - What could be the next big thing in pet food? Up-and-coming human food trends can lead to new products and business opportunities for pet food brands.
Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?
October 15, 2018 - Though fresh pet food is not well-defined or tracked, the products often associated with it are growing in popularity and, in some cases, sales.
Do pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?
October 22, 2018 - Pet owners love to treat and indulge their pets but often need awareness and education about the number of calories treats contribute to daily intake.
