Coronavirus and Pets: Page 8

Sustainability expands scope with pandemic, protests

The pandemic and other events of 2020 may have influenced business professionals’ attitudes toward sustainability, which means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Uncertainty is the only certain thing right now as the pet food industry continues to adjust in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. | (MCCAIG | iStock.com)

Market Trends and Reports

Partnerships key to giving back during COVID-19

We take a look at four companies (Manna Pro, Merrick Pet Care, Wellness Natural Pet Food, WIlbur-Ellis) who have embodied the spirit of philanthropy in 2020, even as the global pandemic has changed the needs of the world.

Those in the pet food industry are no strangers to philanthropy, but 2020 has brought out the importance of partnerships in a whole new way. | (Tess Stukenberg | WATT Global Media)

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5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020

Pet food innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and should be tied to the mission, with value, testing and sustainability baked in.

Innovation will keep the pet food industry growing through uncertain times. | (Peshkova | Shutterstock.com)

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Update: State of pet ownership and pet food spending

The current picture of pet ownership and pet food spending in the U.S. seems mostly sunny, partly cloudy with a chance of storms on the horizon.

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Building pet food consumer goodwill and loyalty

Consumer trust in and positive impressions of farming, agriculture and grocery have increased during the pandemic. Does pet food generate the same goodwill?

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Cute brand ambassador pets never get drunk, Tweet slurs

The role of both social media and pets intertwines as animals’ own online presences increasingly influence consumers’ views of dog, cat and other pet food brands. In some cases, animals make better brand ambassadors because they are less likely to behave like beasts than people. Plus, cuteness is power in the persuasion game.

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Do pet food drivers differ online vs. brick and mortar?

Premium pet food purchasers shopping online consider the product important but are less interested in brand story, packaging appearance and sustainability.

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Philippine conglomerates plot online routes for pet food

With COVID-19 hitting the Philippines hard, conglomerates are looking online to continue to serve their pet-owning customers.

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Brunei pet shop chain expands amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting challenges for the small country of Brunei, but at least one pet-related store is opening new locations on schedule.

Singapore SPCA initiates pet food support program

The Singapore SPCA's pet food support program could run through February 2021 if need continues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rx: More pets plus policies, resources to support owners

Pet ownership could be the prescription for what ails humans, especially in these times, but policies and resources are needed to support and boost ownership.

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Parrot pet and patio poultry ownership rise in pandemic

While many people resorted to talking to their new pets during weeks of isolation, only some of them could talk back.

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