PETS International magazine February 2019

Every year, the GlobalPETS Forum Award is presented to a company for demonstrating exceptional performance in relation to the topic of that year’s GlobalPETS Forum theme. This year’s topic was: ‘The changing face of pet retail’. 

Woof Gang Grooming will continue to grow in 2019, accounting for half of the company’s revenue

Nearly 7,000 buyers from 80 countries are expected at the 2019 Global Pet Expo from 20-22 March in Orlando, Florida.

Petcare stands out as a dynamic industry in Canada as pet ownership, particularly of dogs and cats, consistently grows.

2018 was another strong year of growth for the retail pet market in North America. Convenience, personalisation and experience are the themes for 2019.

A booming market both online and offline could take sales to over the $100 billion (€88 billion) mark by 2021.

Pet humanisation is not a new trend, and it is here to stay. US pet industry economics are staggering, and humanisation is one of the best development opportunities around.

The Paris Agreement is forcing companies to take action to tackle climate change. How can you help your organisation to become more sustainable? What lessons can be learned from the early adopters in the pet industry?

One of the most-used English words of 2018 is ... single-use. Which does not really come as a surprise.

A sneak peek at a new report that shows how brands are being held accountable for their own business practices and those of their suppliers.

Since 2015, with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, front runners have increased their efforts to show the value of including sustainability in their business strategy. They are moving from ‘doing no harm’ to focusing on ‘doing better’.

In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Duynie Ingredients – a producer of high-value plant-based ingredients like potato, chicory and sugar beet – plays a significant role in contributing to sustainable pet food consumption.

How a Norwegian producer of natural protein, fibre and starches builds respect for the natural environment into everything it does.

Practical guidance on how to apply sustainability to raw materials selection has been hard to find. Until now.

How one company is leading the way in ensuring consumers can feed their pets in a sustainable way

The trend towards humanisation may seem to be at odds with the need for greater sustainability in pet food. What is the solution?

DOG Copenhagen, the young Danish brand of high-quality matching dog harnesses, collars and leashes, is going international – and its growth rates are solid.

In today’s world, it is important to communicate clearly about the source of protein in pet food to improve transparency and hence build consumer trust. Pet food brands therefore need to put the focus on both the protein content and the quality of the protein in their products in order to stand out.

Exploring eco-friendly ways of keeping rodents and rabbits based on the industry’s new, green solutions.

Today’s pet nutritionists have access to a wealth of ingredients to formulate nutritious diets for a range of pets, but this is not always a sustainable approach. This article explores the sustainability challenges for the pet food industry.

The pet industry’s marketing choices lead to several issues that are at odds with a sustainable future.

The Pet Sustainability Coalition is working with a growing number of pet companies in the European Union to implement custom sustainability strategies and drive long-term profitability.

Food is the first medicine: natural food for pets

Dingonatura produces high-quality natural pet food based on its own and exclusive recipes and brands, in line with strong ethical values.

Work is already under way on the next edition of the pet industry trade show that is held once in two years in Europe. This year’s event in May in Bologna is shaping up to be very promising indeed.