PETS International Magazine May 2022

The growth in online sales and the pandemic’s impact on purchasing behavior mark the year ahead for pet industry businesses.

Pet products manufactured by companies for sale under a retailer’s own label provide similar quality to the high-profile branded products, but at a lower price – and that is appealing to many pet parents worldwide.

Cats may readily enjoy an occasional insect snack, but a new study suggests they may be less able to digest one if it constitutes a large percentage of their diet.

The global halal pet food market is poised for fast growth, including outside the countries traditionally attributed to the Muslim world. This is creating some promising opportunities for several market players who have already begun producing and marketing cat food in accordance with Islamic law.

Big players and alliances in different parts of the world aim to redesign packaging and reduce unnecessary materials as they move toward a future of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable.

Managing diabetes in overweight cats can be a challenging task. Diet is one of the most important aspects of the treatment.

To get better insights into the habits, preferences and attitudes cat owners have regarding cat food, we partnered with Yummypets to conduct a survey on cat food purchases and buyer preferences. Here are the results.

There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat, so what can be done to make life more comfortable for allergic people?

Kormotech is a Ukrainian family-run company that produces high-quality dog and cat food for its own brands and private labels.

How a search for quality bird food ended up in an internationally operating specialist supplier of food and more for birds, fish and farm animals.

Companies from various sectors are targeting pet parents who are looking for high-end products and services for their furry friends.

Becoming a fully sustainable business in the pet food sector does not need to be as challenging as it may seem. What you need is transparency and strategic partnerships.

Pet owners are spending more time at home with their pets and this has translated into more opportunities for treat-giving, and a boost in sales figures.

Pet professionals from around the world will be gathering in the German city of Nuremberg from 24 to 27 May for Interzoo 2022.

Consumers looking to protect the health of their pets are increasingly turning to medicinal mushrooms... and they might be onto something. But it’s far from easy for scientists to unravel the mystery of why mushrooms seem to promote better health.

Health benefits associated with human consumption of fermented foods ultimately led to the discovery of probiotics. But do fermented foods also have a role in enhancing the nutrition of pets?

Whether you are moving, your family is growing, you are on holiday, you’re adopting a new pet, having work done on your house, or maybe you’ve found a new job: they’re all things that are part and parcel of your life.

The Asian economy has been an attractive place for foreign consumer brands in past decades. Why do some succeed and others struggle, while the rest – unable to determine a way in – look on wistfully?

As the well-being of cats and dogs is increasingly important for pet owners, the market for pet bedding products is growing and expanding to meet the needs of all pets; not only those that are old or that have health issues.

More than 300 million pounds (136 million kg) of flexible plastic packaging are created by the pet industry each year in the US, impacting around 67% of households. A lot is set to change by 2025.

The pandemic has placed health at the forefront of consumers' minds, with pet owners increasingly focusing on their pets' health after spending more time bonding with them.

Making sure your product catches the shopper’s eye – that’s what packaging design is all about.

Upcycled pet foods utilize excess resources which are readily available instead of letting them go to waste. Six industry executives discuss how brands can evolve and succeed.

Digital applications are part and parcel of all aspects of our everyday lives. Not surprisingly, as pets are fast becoming part of the family, their world is also being impacted by ‘interactive’ and ‘smart’.

How can you design marketing communications with petfluencers to benefit from reach, relevance, resonance and relationships?

Ever since its launch in 2019, Absolute Petfood’s natural brand Grandorf has been off to the races. Its range of natural and hypo-allergenic dry food – which is 100% made in Belgium – and wet food for dogs and cats is exceedingly popular amongst pet parents.

How environmentally friendly a product is, also depends on the ink used in the packaging. Pet food producers are increasingly aware of that.

With its vision to be the UK’s most sustainable and loved home of pet care brands, IPN delivers the health and happiness pet parents can afford and pets deserve.

The pet toy category has been booming since 2019, but now faces new challenges as pet parents look for toys as added value to the daily life of their pets.

Pet product companies are scrambling to tap into a new and booming trend in Asia that is slowly expanding to Western countries.

Around the world, pet owners are increasingly focused on their pets’ health and searching for more value-adding pet food. Lithuanian producer Kauno Grūdai has launched a new production line, based on innovative freeze-dried, meat-coated technology.