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Should consumer demands always dictate pet food’s path?

Can humanization in pet food and a focus on consumer demands go too far?

June 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers and their demands for pet foods based on human food trends have long driven industry growth, but can consumer focus and humanization go too far?

Out-of-stock pet food costs brands millions in lost sales

Market research company Profitero analyzed the consequences of inventory inadequacy on one pet food company.

June 10, 2019

Tim Wall

Over a single quarter, that undisclosed pet food brand lost nearly US$1 million in sales on three online retailer outlets.

When humanization in pet food goes too far

May 15, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Humanization has been a huge driver behind the pet food market’s ongoing success, but to ensure their health, we have to remember pets are not small humans.

DCM: add taurine to grain-free dog foods, say scientists

Taurine supplementation may reduce the risk of dogs developing DCM.

May 14, 2019

Tim Wall

Experts recommend adding taurine to grain-free dog food formulations to avoid concerns that legumes, potatoes and similar ingredients correlate to cases of dilated cardiomyopathy.

Chinese pet food market offers opportunities, challenges

Petfood Forum China 2019 will feature industry experts sharing the latest market information and insights.

May 10, 2019

At Petfood Forum China 2019, experts will provide updates on the market’s growth, information on new regulations and tips for importing into the country.

Pet food industry, vets should connect on owner education

May 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Veterinarians and pet owners crave good, solid information on pet nutrition and look to pet food companies for research, said Petfood Forum’s opening keynote speaker.

Business woman has a marketing breakthrough

How can science, marketing co-exist in pet food?

Panelists at Petfood Forum discuss what is driving pet food product development

May 8, 2019

Ann Reus

Can science and marketing both win in the pet food industry? Five industry experts tackled this topic during the panel discussion, “Science vs. marketing: What’s driving pet food product development?” during Petfood Forum 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri, last week.

Veterinarians have ‘trump card’ for next pet food trend

Veterinarians can take advantage of their position as a trusted source of information.

May 7, 2019

Ann Reus

While 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.

Dogs and cats readily accept insect-based protein and oil

Dogs readily accepted the kibble with black soldier fly meal at up to 20% inclusion and with insect-based oil at up to 5%.

May 2, 2019

Tim Wall

In feeding trials with both dogs and cats, pet foods made with insect-based ingredients had similar palatability and digestibility to kibble containing conventional pet food protein and oil sources.

Pet owners purchase products, services from multiple channels

Online shopping for pet products is up, but that doesn’t mean the industry is divided

May 1, 2019

Ann Reus

While 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.

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Should consumer demands always dictate pet food’s path?

Out-of-stock pet food costs brands millions in lost sales

When humanization in pet food goes too far

DCM: add taurine to grain-free dog foods, say scientists

Chinese pet food market offers opportunities, challenges

Pet food industry, vets should connect on owner education

How can science, marketing co-exist in pet food?

Veterinarians have ‘trump card’ for next pet food trend

Dogs and cats readily accept insect-based protein and oil

Pet owners purchase products, services from multiple channels

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