PETS International magazine 2017 December

PETS International magazine 2017 December
Litter New developments in the global litter market. Food, snacks, and ingredients Functional snacks, palatability testing, supplier relationships, and more. China A look into the fast-moving Chinese market.

Articles in this issue

Agras Pet Foods | Italy

Agras Pet Foods | Italy

Agras Pet Foods was established in 1986 with the objective of giving pet food the same qulity, care and attention paid to food for human consumption.

Global Pet Industry
27 Nov 2017
Imerys Absorbents | Denmark

Imerys Absorbents | Denmark

 A new business unit is born within Imerys, the world’s leading company for mineral solutions,  after acquiring the Danish company, Damolin

Global Pet Industry
27 Nov 2017
Draynecs | Belgium

Draynecs | Belgium

What better way to create a great company story

Global Pet Industry
27 Nov 2017
Shandong Luscious Pet Food | China

Shandong Luscious Pet Food | China

Since its establishment in 1998, Shandong Luscious has been committed to continuously improving the lives of pets.

Global Pet Industry
27 Nov 2017
Delving into cat litter

Delving into cat litter

Traditionally, cat litter was only needed for kittens, poorly or elderly cats, to provide them with an area to hygienically relieve themselves whilst kept in the home. However, recent ownership of cats has extended to keeping them indoors, rather than allowing them to roam.

Pet Care
20 Nov 2017
The most sustainable cat litter

The most sustainable cat litter

Cat litter is a top seller in pet accessories with a worldwide sales volume of five million metric tonnes and a value of almost $3.5 billion (€3 billion). In recent years, we have seen new organic products entering the cat litter market. They are positioned as more sustainable and natural. But are they?

Pet Care
20 Nov 2017
Active treats: a welcome addition in weight management

Active treats: a welcome addition in weight management

In my previous articles on pet health, weight management and calories, I described the ongoing issues in our market. Where do we stand now?

Pet Care
20 Nov 2017
Pet care in China

Pet care in China

Pet care booms due to pet population growth and premiumization

Pet Care
20 Nov 2017
China: From imitator to innovator

China: From imitator to innovator

China has the reputation to imitate but times are changing.

Global Pet Industry
20 Nov 2017
China: facts and figures

China: facts and figures

China: facts and figures

Global Pet Industry
20 Nov 2017
Supplier management and sustainability

Supplier management and sustainability

The evolved supplier-buyer relationship, based on partnership, offers greater scope for sustainability. Mutual benefit is the keystone.

Production & Packaging
20 Nov 2017
Collar | Ukraine

Collar | Ukraine

Each significant player in the pet market, whether a brand or company, has its own positioning and success. This article takes you through the five steps to success as they have been taken by the Ukrainian COLLAR company.

Global Pet Industry
20 Nov 2017
Cat litter trends in the US

Cat litter trends in the US

Cat litter sales in the US market are projected reach $2.76 billion (€2.35 billion) by the end of 2017. For the period between 2012 and 2016, Packaged Facts estimates a 3.6% CAGR (compound annual growth rate).

Pet Care
20 Nov 2017
Paired vs. monadic: what is the difference?

Paired vs. monadic: what is the difference?

The two main types of palatability assessment for pets are paired comparison (two-bowl) and monadic (single-bowl). Which one is better?

Pet Food
20 Nov 2017
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