PETS International magazine June 2018

Now that the devastating impacts of plastic waste are evident to all, companies are looking for sustainable alternatives.

Three trends that are impacting the design and manufacture of packaging materials.

The potential health effects of herbs are many and complex, but so too are the challenges in ensuring quality, safety and efficacy in products.

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

Ancient ingredients with ancient challenges, botanicals require a modern approach to ensuring consumer trust.

Pet owners are increasingly looking for products that not only contain organic ingredients but also have biodegradable packaging.

Five megatrends shaping the food on our plates ten years from now.

Pets and social media: the cute and lovable pictures of animals on social media are turning them into the ultimate marketing tool. 

Ready for a colour explosion? Grab your sunglasses! Because today’s trends are all about colourful prints, reflective materials and technological creations!

IKEA enters pet market with products that make everyday life of both pet owners and pets that bit easier.

The CIPS Innovation Award is aimed at companies who would like to highlight the innovative nature of their products and increase the exposure of their products to professionals in the international industry. 

The CIPS Matchmaking Event will enable international suppliers and buyers to meet future business partners on the day before the trade show officially starts.

With humble beginnings over 30 years ago, Italian Cusinato Pets and Country Life recently opened a brand-new concept store. Founded by passionate ornithologist Mr Natale as little shop in the heart of Veneto region, Cusinato now offers customers everything they need for gardening, pet food and care, small animals and horse riding. A new addition, is the organic food section for pet owners.

With 4% global value growth forecast for 2018, the pet care industry is attracting major investment and is clearly the place to be.

A look at how to survive and flourish in a fiercely competitive market.

As the volume of online sales continues to increase - also within the pet sector - brick-and-mortar retailers are feeling the pressure. During the GlobalPETS Forum, held in Vienna in January of this year, CEO’s of main pet retail chains discussed how specialty pet retailers are facing the future: in both the short and long term, on- and offline.

Alpha-Vet develops and manufactures veterinary medicine, feed supplements, vitamins and premium pet food.

This anniversary edition of PETS International is highlighting one of the first supermarkets for pets in Europe.

In this, our 30th anniversary year, we are taking a look at a number of important topics for our industry. How have these developed over the years and left their mark on the pet industry? How will they evolve over the coming years?