Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 2Pet Food NewsVeterinarians have ‘trump card’ for next pet food trendWhile the veterinarian pet food channel is losing market share because of the loss of pet medications sales, it has the chance to stay competitive by redefining itself.Pet Food MarketPet owners purchase products, services from multiple channelsWhile most consumers who purchase pet products or services are buying at least some of them online, the internet has not divided the industry into e-commerce vs. brick and mortar store sales, according to David Sprinkle, publisher and research director at Packaged Facts.Pet Food NewsMeasuring cats’ food enjoyment can augment consumption dataBecause pet parents see feeding as a time to enrich the bond with their cats, measuring a cat’s enjoyment of food and treats can enhance that bond, according to Susan Jojola, Ph.D., manager of applied behavior research at AFB International.Pet Food News3 ways the pet food industry can nurture human-animal bondKaty Nelson, veterinarian and host and executive producer of “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy,” challenged attendees at Petfood Forum 2019 to three ways they can help strengthen the human-animal bond while improving the health status and lives of pets.Pet Food NewsHow to build a better relationship with your color supplierPet food manufacturers can do several things to improve their working relationships with their color supplier, according to Katie Rountree of DDW - The Colour House, who spoke Tuesday at Petfood Forum’s Tech Talks in Kansas City, Missouri.Pet Food Market‘Connected consumers’ changing customer journeyThere are 3.6 billion “connected consumers” online, according to Larine Urbina, vice president of communications at Tetra Pak, and those connected consumers are changing the customer journey.Pet Food MarketInfographic: What do pet parents want from their pet food?What do pet parents want from their pet food? Research looking to answer that question found that quality and finding a food that pets like are important to pet parents.Pet Food MarketTransparency is opportunity for pet food companies to educateBecause there are more influencers in the pet food industry now than there were in the past, the industry itself must be more transparent in order to educate the public.Pet Food IngredientsInfographic: The future of plant-based pet food proteinsMany plant-based proteins have been widely used in human and animal nutrition for years, while others are just now starting to become popular and widely available.Pet Food RegulationsProtect your company against legal costs, financial lossesThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) can expose pet food suppliers and manufacturers to unnecessary risk of regulatory enforcement and litigation, according to a team of presenters at Petfood Forum, held this week in Kansas City, Missouri.Pet Food Market13 ways pet food companies can grow in the marketPet food company executive, creative director share strategies for growth at Petfood Forum 2017.Pet Food NewsInfographic: Pet treats fight bad breath and diseasePet food and treats can help address pet dental disease, along with preventive dentistry.Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
