Puppy and kitten pet food formulas deserve a revival
Trends show significant room for growth when it comes to the sales of these specialized formulations.
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David Sprinkle
David Sprinkle is the publisher and research director at Packaged Facts, a leading supplier of market research on the US pet industry. He is also the author of Petfood Industry magazine's monthly column, "Market Report."
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Pet food shopper loyalty challenges in an e-commerce age
With a seemingly endless supply of paths to customer loyalty, the challenges to gaining that loyalty are increasing.
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Taking a page from pet supplements
Functional pet food and treats, as well as pet supplements, have their place in the pet market.
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The pet space: From online to omnichannel to omnimarket
The role of e-commerce has shifted the language as well as the purchasing patterns evident in the pet product space.
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Red versus blue in the pet product industry
Taking a look at demographic pet food purchasing behaviors in the rural and urban landscapes
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Pet market trends: Signals from other pet services
Grooming products are seeing a drop in customer numbers. What does that tell us about pet market trends?
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Pet ownership trends: Rise in renting, multiple pets
Larger economic trends and altered perceptions of pets as companions are causing shifts in the demographics of pet ownership.
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Pet food market outlook for 2019
Slowing sales in the U.S. mean a closer look at additional channels for pet food revenue opportunities.
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Wet pet foods in the catbird seat
Wet pet foods are becoming increasingly popular options for pet owners leaning into premiumization and wellness trends.
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Beyond pet food humanization and premiumization
Two trends, now well-established, continue to control the direction of the pet food industry.
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Read the October issue of Petfood Industry!
October 2019
The October 2019 issue of Petfood Industry delves into the backlash against grain-free pet foods following federal investigation of correlations to dilated cardiomyopathy. The issue also covers pet microbiome research, Singapore's pet food market and coconut meal, among other topics.