Current top trends in pet treats and chews
What’s popular in pet food tends to bleed over into pet treats, as customers look for more functional or indulgent snacks for their pets.
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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."
ARTICLES
Veterinarians and pet food: A relationship in progress
Pet owners continue to focus on their pets’ health via pet food, but veterinarians are not necessarily where consumers are going for advice.
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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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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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Read the November issue of Petfood Industry!
November 2019
In the November 2019 issue of Petfood Industry, discover how pet treats can be made from upcycled ingredients, review top trends in dog and cat treats, learn about pet food transparency and more.