PETS International Magazine May 2021

The development process of a new pet food product is just like in other industries. At the same time, it has some very specific features. Let us consider them in detail.

Despite significant and enduring market shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global pet industry is expected to adapt and grow at a CAGR of 6% in the coming decade.

The pet accessories market is booming. Up till now though, marketing activities have been mainly B2B. Not for long anymore! Now that a significant share of sales is shifting to online, B2C is showing the way. With this shift come new packaging and design requirements.

As in all other sectors, grooming is subject to trends. Reason for PETS International to speak with grooming expert Farah Eggers about key shifts in the market. 

Can you use any hemp products or other innovative raw materials in EU pet food? Here is what you need to know.

The trend towards plant-based ingredients in pet food has increased enormously. If they are sustainably sourced and produced, and are adding nutritional value, they will be the key for future pet food.

Hemp oil provides a useful concentrated form of essential nutrients for pet food – but is mired in controversy regarding its use in animal feeds in many countries.

Excess inorganic phosphorus can be harmful to cats. New palatable, low phosphorus feline palatants for your pet food are available.

Global pet care thrives despite a difficult macro-environment.

When unravelling the complexity of sustainability, it becomes increasingly clear that you need a lot of information to take more sustainable and resilient decisions. Digitalisation enables using this information to become  a more sustainable business.

Since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of pet industry business has been done online. PETS International wants to know what effect this has had on the industry, so we conducted a survey among our clients.

Although the pandemic has led to growth in the pet industry,  it has also increased the financial vulnerability of many individuals.  What are the implications and challenges?

CBD is one of the most exciting new nutraceutical areas currently being pioneered to improve human and pet health. But can the hopes and dreams be realised?

The potato: Food nature’s gift to the pet food industry

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