PETS International Magazine April 2024

Regional report: Southeast Asia - Rapid market expansion and room for growth

It’s the perfect moment for pet care businesses to make the most of dynamic trends and evolving consumer choices as Southeast Asia’s growth rate remains relatively high.

Global Pet Industry

28 Mar 2024

E-commerce trends in the Southeast Asian pet supplies market

Rising pet ownership is creating potential. Although in-store shopping remains dominant, online sales growth is robust throughout the region.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

Opportunities to shape the developing Filipino pet care market

There are plenty of openings for brands to be a part of the development of the sector in the Philippines. But to be successful, it’s important to understand the different types of potential consumers and the barriers to overcome.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

Seafood ingredients and the impact of fish shortages

Algal oil could make its way into more pet food formulations as manufacturers look for ways to protect themselves against volatile fish oil prices.

Ingredients

28 Mar 2024

Green-lipped mussel: harnessing the power of marine ingredients

This popular nutritional component has been gaining traction in the pet supplement arena due to a belief in its anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients

28 Mar 2024

Making veterinary care more accessible

There’s a lot going on in the veterinary sector and key concepts are more convenience, less stress, time-saving strategies, cost-effectiveness and new technology.

Pet Care

28 Mar 2024

Industry leaders tackle AI, healthy eating and sustainability at GlobalPETS Forum in Venice

More than 300 pet industry experts assembled at this year’s event to share knowledge, experience and insights on how businesses can respond to issues including technological advances and shifts in pet owners’ priorities.

Global Pet Industry

28 Mar 2024

The many roles biotics could play in pet products

With the ability to address issues across pet well-being, from gut health to brain function, biotics are ripe for development into novel products targeting specific needs.

Pet Care

28 Mar 2024

Taking care of senior dogs: how can businesses address physical and mental well-being?

Maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial for older dogs' joint health and vitality, while keeping them mentally stimulated is essential for guarding against cognitive decline.

Pet Care

28 Mar 2024

SPONSORED by Pet Fair Asia

Pet Fair Asia set to grow even larger in 2024

The leading international pet industry platform in Asia-Pacific, Pet Fair Asia, is expected to hit its historically largest scale to date.

Global Pet Industry

28 Mar 2024

How pet food fared in Black Friday week

This annual sales event is also on the pet industry calendar, with many retailers opting for strong promotional activity. PETS International compares the week’s sales in 2023 with the same period in 2022.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

Interview with CEO of Pet Lovers Centre: “Our website and marketplaces will be our main means of growth”

The largest pet retailer in Southeast Asia wants to continue growing its footprint with new stores, but also to expand its customer reach by partnering with e-commerce giants and supermarkets.

Retail, Online & DTC

28 Mar 2024

Consolidation meets regulation in the veterinary clinics market

As animal health becomes big business in Europe and the US, regulators are taking a closer interest in the consolidation activity taking place, with the ramifications beginning to be felt across investment and M&A in the sector.

Pet Care

28 Mar 2024

Driving growth with in-store services

The shape of the pet retailing ecosystem is changing. As online channels take an ever-bigger share of the market, traditional retailers are increasing their interaction with customers as a strategy for propelling growth.

Retail, Online & DTC

28 Mar 2024

US pet owners prefer face-to-face veterinary visits

Despite the increased accessibility of new technologies, recent research shows in-person veterinarian interactions are still the first choice for most pet owners.

Pet Care

28 Mar 2024

Tractive wins GlobalPETS Forum Award

The Austrian pet tech company follows in the footsteps of 2023 award winner Snellman to take home this annual prize.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

Health and wellness: a new angle for the cat litter sector

It’s a trend that shouldn’t be ignored – cat parents are increasingly concerned about their pet’s well-being. So, there’s room for growth in any area that can tap into this sentiment – including pet hygiene products.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

Formulation requirements on moisture and starch for extrusion

Maximizing nutrition while optimizing the processing of extruded products can be a challenging operation.

Pet Food

28 Mar 2024

It’s not just about quantity: weight control and pet food

When it comes to controlling obesity in pets, there’s a need to focus more on the energy density and nutrients of specific diets rather than just seeking to reduce feeding volume.

Trends & Insights

28 Mar 2024

SPONSORED by The Angelcare Group

Unlocking convenience in pet care: the Litter Genie® and Pet GenieTM revolution

In the world of pet care, innovation isn't just about launching new products – it's about improving the lives of pet parents.

Global Pet Industry

28 Mar 2024

How to meet the challenges of pet food distribution

Surging demand for pet food worldwide obliges companies to plan ahead. Here, an expert in the supply chain field describes the best approaches to adopt to ensure product is distributed efficiently.

Production & Packaging

28 Mar 2024