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10 consumer ‘megatrends’ changing during COVID-19

Megatrends are key drivers for consumer trends in the future, and therefore for innovation as well, across different product portfolios. However, as the world went into lockdown, consumers formed new habits and developed new values as new behaviors emerged.

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Area, age, income differ in sustainable pet food market

Sustainable pet food had the fourth lowest percentage change in volume due to a 1% change in price.

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Chewy to open pet food, treat e-commerce hub in Missouri

Pet food, treat and product e-commerce giant Chewy plans to open a new fulfillment center in Belton, Missouri, USA.

Sustainable products maintained sales during pandemic

Growing numbers of pet owners consider the effects of pet food production and distribution on marginalized human communities and the Earth’s ecosystems.

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Recyclable premium pet food bag drops a polymer

Many trends in the pet food industry have combined that push materials suppliers to constantly come up with better performing products.

Prebiotics may help older dogs’ guts avoid inflammation

When a pet’s complex microbial community shifts out of balance, the gut can fall into a state called dysbiosis.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

Mexican pet food production had only small drop in May

After record double-digit growth in March and April, pet food production volume in Mexico declined due to the pandemic, but only by a small percentage.

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Dog, cat owners may long for pet store socialization

Once it’s safe, pet food buyers may return to local pet specialty retailers precisely because those stores offer the friendly, informative, interpersonal interactions rendered dangerous by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Strategic responses to pandemic challenges for pet food

Supply chain disruptions may influence distribution, especially challenging smaller brands.

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Recyclable dog, cat food packaging trials at R&D facility

At flexible packaging maker Coveris’ Pack Innovation Centre in Halle, Germany, pet food companies can run trials with their products on vertical form fill seal packaging machines to check for problems.

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Automation and in-out shopping change pet food retail

People no longer wish to spend time lingering and browsing in stores. That translates into less time discovering new pet foods, treats and other products.

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Benyfit raw beef dog food recalled in UK for Salmonella

These products have been sold by various independent pet food stores in the UK and online.

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