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Market Trends and Reports

E-commerce to B&M: What you need to know

Beginning in the e-commerce pet space can have a lot of advantages that later translate to results in the physical retail market.

Starting out in ecommerce has its advantages, and can even lead to more solid footing when looking into brick-and-mortar expansion.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Pet food toppers: Can you top that?

People want to give their pets a more customized feeding experience.

Toppers and mixers are used in a myriad of ways by pet owners, including as treats, as supplementation to main feeding and in some cases as meals themselves (if they’re marketed as such).

Pet Food Insights

Pet food innovations: Is my product regulated?

The category your product falls into determines the applicable regulations, and one size does not fit all.

Careful consideration is required to ensure your pet product is meeting the appropriate regulations for its category.

Something to Chew on

The ongoing strength and growth of pet food omnichannel

Omnichannel shopping — buying pet food both in physical stores and online — really took off during the pandemic and is still a popular choice for pet owners.

Omnichannel pet food shopping became more popular during the pandemic and is still preferred by many pet owners.

Adventures in Pet Food

The state of pet obesity (spoiler alert: it’s not good)

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 2022 report found 59% of US dogs and 61% of cats are overweight or obese. A new survey for 2023 is now open.

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Pet supplement sales push past US$2 billion

An increased focus on pet health has pet owners looking beyond food for solutions.

The pet supplement space continues to grow as COVID has heightened pet owners’ awareness of their animals’ needs.

3 European pet food, ingredient companies launch expansions

Josera, Omni and Symrise announce pet food plant openings and increased sales.

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Voff Pet Food acquires Dutch Carnibest

This marks the company’s tenth acquisition since it was founded in 2014.

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Adventures in Pet Food

US pet food spending increased by double digits in 2022

U.S. households spent 12.5% more on pet food in 2022, reaching US$38.69 billion. Among the groups who spent more or less, there were a few surprises.

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6 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in September 2023

In September 2023, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors wrote 6 blogs and columns. These articles covered the supply chain, inflation, cat adoption rates, pet food science and more.

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12 top UK-based dog, cat and other pet food companies 2022

The United Kingdom was home to the second-largest pet dog population (13,000,000) and fourth-highest pet cat population (12,000,000) in Europe in 2022

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Pet Food Company Profiles

Gott Pet Products: Building on family

The company’s Charlee Bear and Hounds & Gatos brands have built a solid business for 30 years.

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