PETS International Magazine November 2024
In this issue, you’ll discover:
INNOVATIONS
- Trends in AI
- Alternative ingredients (fermented products, blood proteins, cannabinoids …)
- Accessories: Trend report
PET INDUSTRY
- What to expect at GlobalPETS Forum 2025, including the Award nominees
- Cats & small pets: the latest data
- Regional report: the Nordics
Articles in this issue
The future of the global pet sector
How is the market shaping up to perform over the next 5 years? A recent report helps to identify the key trends to look out for.
Traveling with pets: consumer preference insights
More pet parents are looking to include their animals in holidays and travel experiences, creating new opportunities and challenges for the industry.
How is the US pet accessories market performing?
The pet owner’s wallet faces continued pressure – something that is particularly noticeable in non-essential categories such as hard goods. Meanwhile, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are challenging traditional retail.
Pet wellness: new solutions for anxiety, low mood and pain
As owners increasingly prioritize their pets’ well-being, the market for products addressing common health challenges continues to expand.
The online flea and tick market: when is best to strike?
Data confirms that Amazon is the go-to platform for this specific pet care segment, but competitors in some countries are still managing to mount a challenge.
Sponsored by Caldex Holdings Ltd
Sponsored by Caldex Holdings Ltd
A pet industry global icon
For half a century, the Classic brand has been more than just a name in the pet industry – it’s a symbol of British ingenuity, quality and reliability. And Classic’s future trajectory is just as ambitious and promising as its illustrious past.
Indicators of change in the small pet market
Although cats and dogs remain the most popular choices of pet, increasing awareness of the appeal of alternative companions is beginning to speed up product innovation.
Sponsored by Darling Ingredients International
Sponsored by Darling Ingredients International
Could blood proteins boost a dog’s gut health?
New research explores the potential of plasma in a dog’s diet to support gut health.
Fermentation fix: enhancing pet gut health
Consuming fermented foods for their health benefits is hugely popular among humans, but could this be the next big thing for pets and their digestive wellness?
Nutritional needs of geriatric cats – time for a change?
With cat lifespans lengthening, there is increasing interest in how nutrition can affect the feline aging process.
Sponsored by Suziria Brands
Sponsored by Suziria Brands
Decades of pet care excellence
What started as a family business sparked by a beloved cat has grown into one of Ukraine’s top pet players, with an expanding global footprint.
Why it’s time to pay attention to cats
Insights from a US survey show that pet food manufacturers can seize new market opportunities by meeting cat owners’ rising demands, especially in relation to product choice, quality and healthfulness.
GlobalPETS Forum Award 2025
Who will follow in the footsteps of Tractive – 2024’s winner – as the proud recipient of next year’s prestigious GlobalPETS Forum Award?
Everything you need to know about the pet industry’s leading networking event
Discover why 300 executives from leading pet companies are joining us at the GlobalPETS Forum in Prague and why you might want to come too.
Leading pet retail in the Nordics: Insights from Musti’s Chief Commercial Officer
After recently becoming part of multinational business group Sonae, the leading Nordic pet retailer is laying out ambitious plans for its future.
Nordic consumers embrace raw diets for their pets
The raw food trend has been growing across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland for the past 2 decades. How are local manufacturers investing in research and innovation to drive further expansion?
Essential summer accessories for dogs
Discover the latest innovations in products that are designed to enhance the well-being of dogs during the warmer months.
Expired US pet ingredient review creates uncertainty – and opportunity
As AAFCO and the FDA end their collaboration, industry professionals hope that new ways for feed ingredients to be assessed could work to the advantage of pet food companies.
Unleashing the benefits: family dogs and children’s physical activity
Gaining or losing a family dog impacts children’s physical activity, with the effects more noticeable among girls.
The powerful potential of artificial intelligence for pet healthcare
Advanced technology is bringing change to the health sector for pets, as it begins to have an impact on monitoring, diagnosis and treatment.
Sponsored by Kormotech
Sponsored by Kormotech
How Delickcious turns mealtimes into moments of shared joy and love
Kormotech has unveiled its new range called Delickcious, which includes soups, desserts and everything in between.
How predictive and generative AI can drive retail sales
As customers continue to buy online, offering them fast, convenient and personalized experiences is more important than ever. So retailers are embracing artificial intelligence.
