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EPISODE 105: Why is customer-centered strategy key to business growth?
Ryan Estis, Petfood Forum 2026 Wednesday keynote speaker, discusses why centering customers and people in business strategy is essential for growth in an era of constant change.
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Brick-and-mortar pet food retailers seek loyalty through service
At a physical pet specialty retail outlet, employees can be trained to solve problems, while selling products.
Market Trends and Reports
Freshpet passed US$1 billion in annual sales in 2025
In 2025, net sales increased 13.0% to US$1,102.0 million, compared with US$975.2 million in 2024, driven by volume gains of 12.0% and favorable price and mix of 1.0%.
Business Strategy
Hill’s Pet Nutrition drives growth; Uses guilt and AI for marketing
Hill’s was the single biggest contributor to Colgate-Palmolive’s growth during the company’s last five-year strategic planning cycle.
Business Strategy
Smucker modernized Milk Bone, Meow Mix; E-commerce growing
At the 2026 edition of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on Feb. 18, J.M. Smucker Co. CEO Mark Smucker detailed the company’s strategy to accelerate growth in its pet segment.
Business Strategy
10 takeaways: How to communicate an unpopular change
When introducing new processes or programs, resistance is inevitable, but it can be managed with the right communication strategies.
Market Trends and Reports
The 2026 pet economic conundrum: Balancing premiumization, value
Pet owners want it all, but not at the expense of their wallets. The industry must adapt.
Petfood Forum News
Petfood Essentials 2026 agenda focuses on business efficiency
Full-day seminar on April 27 in Kansas City will feature practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations and improving manufacturing efficiency.
Business Strategy
10 takeaways: Scaling up a pet food business
Glacial Freeze Dry executives share lessons on funding, partnerships and maintaining mission alignment through growth phases.
News Hound
Halal, international trade, insects: Petfood Industry Quiz Jan. 23-29
This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz highlights regulatory, ingredient and market forces shaping global pet food development.
Global Commerce
How the EU-Mercosur agreement could affect pet food trade
While the agreement may not create pet-food-specific provisions, its structure illustrates how trade policy can affect the sector indirectly through classification systems and broader agricultural trade rules.
Business Strategy
Pet food M&A activity may evolve and outpace rest of pet industry
Industry analysts expect the next wave of activity to be shaped by a backlog of sponsor-backed assets, strategic diversification efforts and financial engineering tools designed to bridge valuation gaps.
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