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.

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.

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.