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Pet Food Market

Pet industry spending hits record US$60.28B in 2015

Overall spending in the pet industry for 2015 came in at a record US$60.28 billion, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA).

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation. 

Market Trends and Reports

Natura Petz Organics PawR Treat Line

Pet Food Market

Fromm Family Foods Hasen Duckenpfeffer for dogs and cats

Fromm Family Foods

Pet Food Market

Blue Buffalo net income down in 2015

Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc.’s net income for the fourth quarter was US$10 million, down 54.4% from the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income was US$31 million, up 35.2%.

Pet Food Market

Freshpet CEO and director to retire

Freshpet Inc. has announced that Richard Thompson plans to retire as CEO and director, effective July 1, 2016.

Pet Food News

Browning introduces new line of pet care products

New for 2016, Browning has unveiled a line of pet care products for the hard-working hunting dog or family pet. The line will include several styles of collars, leashes, a bed, seat covers and dishes, as well as performance hunting vests and training dummies.

Pet Food Market

Purina prize winner attends Westminster dog show

Laurie Neilson of Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA, was able to witness the 10th Purina Pro Plan-fed dog to be named Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 16, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.

Pet Food Market

Study: non-GMO, natural pet food claims have most appeal

The pet food claims that resonate with pet owners may hold keys for pet food product developers looking for the next new, innovative concepts.

Nutrition

Report examines market for senior, overweight pets

A new report from Packaged Facts, “Senior, Weight Management and Special Needs Pet Products in the U.S., 2nd Edition,” examines the market for products designed and marketed specifically for senior or overweight pets, which often overlap with products for special needs pets, including convalescing pets and those with limited mobility.

Nutrition

Petfood Forum 2016 app, proceedings available

Pet food professionals registered for Petfood Forum 2016 can now access two convenient digital tools to help plan their conference experience.

Pet Food Market

Hillside Farms re-introduces Benni & Penni treat brand

Specialty pet retailers will have the opportunity to renew their acquaintance with Hillside Farms, makers of Benni & Penni natural jerky treats for dogs, at Global Pet Expo in March. Perhaps the most notable news for pet parents is that now the entire line is made in Southern California from 100% US ingredients.

Pet Food Market

Prins Petfoods expands, adds online TV channel

Prins Petfoods is expanding with a third building. This building will be the home of the unique online platform Lifestyle for Pets which, together with participating pet stores, brings together trends and knowledge concerning pets.

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