PETS International Magazine November 2023

The Czech firm Plaček Group wants to revolutionize pet retailing with an innovative in-store approach. Besides that, the company – which already has close to 400 locations in Eastern Europe – is now looking for business opportunities further afield.

From new nutrition facts to visual icons, what will the new rules mean for all pet food manufacturers operating in the US?

Inflation causes fluctuations in the Eastern European pet care market post-pandemic. But pet humanization and health claims are driving the market.

The sector is booming, but the lack of regulation regarding groomer qualifications and licenses needs to be tackled.

With 35% of US households owning a cat, the category has a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at the current trends.

With its wide range of resources, the Pet Sustainability Coalition has over 10 years of experience in supporting pet industry companies of all shapes and sizes on their sustainability journey.

The raw pet food sector is rapidly evolving, but there are some key challenges it needs to overcome.

What are the opportunities and challenges for pet food companies when expanding their direct-to-consumer footprint?

As consumers become increasingly focused on holistic pet care, superfoods are gaining more traction. Are protein superfoods being overlooked in pet nutrition?

Alternative diets are popular, but the limited available research on the benefits and risks for both pets and people poses a difficult task to pet owners.

Trending ingredients, category innovations and recent launches – here’s a round-up of the year-end highlights for skin and coat care products.

How frequently do owners take their dogs to the groomer? What do they value most when choosing a professional? How does inflation impact their decisions? Fresh data answers these questions and more.

New technology is helping young companies to optimize their processes and their communications with customers. But to what extent does the industry want to rely on AI?

In recent years, a new trend has been steadily gaining momentum in the pet world: gyms for dogs!

Times are changing, and the way vets are approaching health issues in puppies and kittens is changing for good.

Schulze Heimtierbedarf is a family business based in the small German town of Porta Westfalica. A sailing trip 40 years ago was how it all started.

The answer: through innovation. That might sound far too simple, but if innovation and fresh ideas are managed and used properly, a pet food company will have the opportunity to position itself as a genuine pioneer.

At the core of Valour Pets, constant adoption and adaptation are igniting the embers to create high-quality products that improve the lives of pets worldwide.

Prebiotic claims are seen more and more in the pet food sector. But does the science behind them hold up?

In response to consumer research, Q-Petfood is seizing new opportunities in frozen fresh meat products for dogs and cats, in terms of both packaging concepts and internationalization.

Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet food industry’s contribution to a sustainable food value chain in the EU?

How much do Polish pet owners spend on pet food? Which brands dominate the market? Here’s a quick snapshot.

In Georgia, the government is working together with local pet food players to build up the industry. The aim is to reduce the current dependency on imports and also to boost growth by generating more export opportunities.

A new survey reveals the level of acceptance of nutrition trends like BARF and homemade pet food among pet parents in 5 countries.