Pet parents care a great deal about high-quality ingredients in nutritional products for their animals. In the past, dogs and cats were considered to be companions, where now, pet parents consider their pets to be their best friends and part of the family. With 72% of dog owners believing high-quality food is essential for optimal pet health, it’s not surprising that pet parents continue to turn towards natural foods, recognizable ingredients, and supplements. As this trend and purchasing pattern continues, we see another ingredient category emerge – Postbiotics.
Mintel has reported that more than 75% of dog and cat owners believe that pets with specific health concerns can benefit from nutrition formulas targeting those concerns. We’ve gathered these resources to help you meet the growing demand for proactive health solutions for pets.
Brands recalled include Earthborn Holistic, ProPac and Sportmix cat and dog foods.
PsiBufet, a Polish producer of customized fresh dog food, has attracted investors to help it expand its business, first in Poland, then internationally.
The 9.7% increase in sales of pet food and treats contributed to the overall U.S. pet care marking reaching a milestone of exceeding US$100 billion.
Two giants in the pet industry, Purina and Chewy, released their own independent survey results on transparency and premiumization, respectively.
Increased and shifting consumer demand has led to healthy pet market growth but also ongoing higher costs and shortages, says Steve King of APPA.
The Honest Kitchen expands Whole Food Clusters production capacity with new facility.
The China International Pet Show was hybrid this year, same is planned for event in November.
ElleVet Sciences launches ‚The ElleVet Project‘ to aid homeless and street pets.