Sara Sharpe

Voice products for dogs

Our voices are as unique as our fingerprints. Scientific study has shown that dogs are actually able to understand voices and human language on a much deeper level than originally thought.

2021: The International Year of Fruit and Vegetables

Why this year is the ideal time for manufacturers to benefit from integrating fruit and vegetables into pet products.

The art of sourcing ingredients with a health claim

Pet product manufacturers are increasingly looking for reliability, security of supply and value in the sourcing of health-claim ingredients. How do leading ingredients manufacturers provide for these needs?

Cultured meat: is it a viable alternative protein?

A growing appetite

Cultured meat, also sometimes known as ‘lab meat’ or ‘clean meat’, is essentially the in vitro cultivation of animal tissue from a few stem cells from an animal. 

Salmon in a changing world

Salmon, the common name for several fish species in the Salmonidae family, is a key ingredient in many dog and cat food ranges. 

Taking a leaf out of nature’s book

Unlocking the full potential of botanicals in the pet market: opportunities and implications. 

Dental products for pets

Dental health is a growing and diverse sector in the pet industry with many new product lines in foods, dental hygiene, toys and accessories for dogs, cats and rodents.

Modern pet ownership

Novel ingredients: chicory root fibre

Chicory root fibre is a dietary fibre sourced from natural chicory roots. It contains inulin, which has significant scientifically-proven health benefits for pets, as well as people.

The voice of the consumer

Humanization: Transferring technology to the pet industry

One of the most important global trends driving the pet industry is the humanization of our pets. We take a look at how some of the technological advances in human products are being translated into pet-sized solutions.

Focus on climate change

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards limiting global temperature increase. We explore what this might mean for the pet industry.

Fruit in dog and cat food

Natural, fruit and organic pet food

Puppy and kitten products

The range of products available for puppies and kittens has diversified beyond basics for nutrition, play and initial training to include increasingly sophisticated products.

Livestock display

Livestock display equipment must enable retailers and other livestock keepers to conform to legislation and attract potential customers. It can also help minimise running costs and improve efficiency. We take a look at some of the trends and opportunities.