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5 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in October 2023

In October 2023, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors wrote 5 blogs and columns. These articles covered pet food toppers, the growing omnichannel, pet food innovations and more.

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Something to Chew on

Why cats are a growth category for pet food

Rising urbanization is leading to increased cat ownership and, following on, higher cat food sales growth, presenting opportunities for pet food companies.

Higher cat ownership means higher growth rates for cat food and treat sales.

Adventures in Pet Food

Cats, cat food growing in Asia and around the world

Cats now outnumber dogs in several countries in Asia, following a pattern seen in Europe for some time. More cats lead to higher cat food sales growth.

Pet Fair South East Asia showcased many cat food brands and companies, including Kit Cat International of Singapore.

Adventures in Pet Food

Finding pet food innovation and opportunities in new places

Announcements about the use of AI in pet food, new research and ongoing investments in pet care startups may point to a more innovative future for the industry.

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Adventures in Pet Food

Will pet food prices in the US keep falling?

U.S. pet food inflation year over year declined again in September 2023, following a pattern of several months and in line with falling human food prices.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Form and function both in for pet food toppers

Pet owners are looking to toppers for myriad reasons, all presenting opportunities for any company looking to expand into the segment.

Pet owners’ more complex approach to preparing their pets’ meals has opened the door for the toppers segment in the pet food space.

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.

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