PETS International Magazine October 2022

PETS International Magazine October 2022

In this issue, you'll discover:

Food & Ingredients

  • Fresh & gently-cooked pet food
  • Raw toppers
  • Alternative proteins
  • Insects

CBD & Health

  • CBD trends update
  • Hemp nutrition safety
  • Skin allergies, chronic diseases and weight reduction
  • Active pet accessories

US & Canada

  • Country profiles: US & Canada
  • Consumer trends
  • Retailer interview

Articles in this issue

“Roughly half of our online orders are for click and collect.”

“Roughly half of our online orders are for click and collect.”

Richard Maltsbarger, CEO of Pet Valu, shares his thoughts on omnichannel, logistics and the retailer's plan to open new stores across Canada.

Retail, Online & DTC
7 Oct 2022
CBD for pets: some facts and figures

CBD for pets: some facts and figures

A younger generation of US pet parents is attracted to this booming market, while investors and policymakers around the world are following the developments very closely.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
Canada- Imports and exports continue to flourish

Canada- Imports and exports continue to flourish

While the bricks-and-mortar channel continues to represent three-quarters of retail pet food sales in Canada, the country’s trade with the US and other parts of the world is increasingly important.

Trends & Insights
7 Oct 2022
Claims regarding raw pet food: reality and myths

Claims regarding raw pet food: reality and myths

Raw pet food is claimed as being highly palatable and improving fecal consistency, but some effects on pet health have yet to be understood.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
Slow-cooked food: following the human way?

Slow-cooked food: following the human way?

Pet parents are looking to give their pets diets that provide healthier nutrients and are easy to digest. And gently cooked meals are proving to be an optimal solution, according to scientific evidence.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
GlobalPETS Forum Award

GlobalPETS Forum Award

Who will follow in Josera’s footsteps (the winner in 2022) and win next year’s prestigious GlobalPETS Forum Award?

Global Pet Industry
7 Oct 2022
Diving into the applications of hemp and cannabis in pets

Diving into the applications of hemp and cannabis in pets

These versatile plants, which have been used as medicine for thousands of years, are now seen as a useful opportunity to treat serious health conditions in animals.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
The growing popularity of raw pet food toppers

The growing popularity of raw pet food toppers

Despite some recent health concerns, raw ingredients continue to increase in popularity – and manufacturers have a growing range of options for ensuring food safety.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
The US pet market: an update

The US pet market: an update

Although the number of US households owning dogs or cats is 2% less than in 2019, the super premium category and increases in e-commerce sales are expected to drive the industry in the near future.

Global Pet Industry
7 Oct 2022
The pet industry networking event of the year is back again...

The pet industry networking event of the year is back again...

In January 2023, 240 executives from leading pet companies will gather in Berlin for 3 days of networking and inspiring speeches at the GlobalPETS Forum. Will you be one of them?

Global Pet Industry
7 Oct 2022
The controversial subject of prescribing CBD to pets

The controversial subject of prescribing CBD to pets

The overall lack of efficacy evidence of CBD products is dividing pet parents, veterinarians and regulators. But more education and research can change this status quo.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
The insect pet food market – room for growth?

The insect pet food market – room for growth?

With an increasing number of new players recently entering the insect pet food market, competition is getting fiercer.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
Chronic diseases no longer need to be lethal

Chronic diseases no longer need to be lethal

Pets are receiving a higher level of care than ever before, which means they’re much more likely to be diagnosed and treated for a lifetime pathology.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
Lights and shadows behind weight control

Lights and shadows behind weight control

Feeding smaller rations may seem like the easy solution to make overweight pets fitter, but it can result in life-threatening conditions.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
The world of skin allergies in pets

The world of skin allergies in pets

Some of the most popular dog breeds have the highest chances of suffering from skin allergies. So what are the main factors behind this increasing pathology?

Pet Care
7 Oct 2022
Insect-based protein – living up to expectations?

Insect-based protein – living up to expectations?

Insects have fast become a go-to ingredient as an alternative and sustainable source of protein in dry pet food. However, there are still questions to be answered regarding the true nutritional value of insect-based proteins.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
Eight recently funded insect start-ups to watch

Eight recently funded insect start-ups to watch

As insects have the potential of becoming a go-to source for pet protein, this niche market is gaining traction and the number of dedicated start-ups is on the rise. As is the interest of investors.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
Active accessories and apparel for pets

Active accessories and apparel for pets

Pet parents are looking for products that have similar features to their own outdoor gear – namely performance, quality and technology.

Accessories
7 Oct 2022
Insects for pet food: an update

Insects for pet food: an update

From insects to worms, the potential of alternative proteins for the pet food industry is huge. Such proteins are not only a way to grow business but, importantly, they enable companies to achieve sustainability goals at the same time.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
The US and Canada: a comparative profile

The US and Canada: a comparative profile

While the US pet population increased by 4% for dogs and 3% for cats last year, Canada experienced quite flat growth. The same trend was observed in pet food sales.

Global Pet Industry
7 Oct 2022
Seaweed: the benefits of this eco-friendly algae

Seaweed: the benefits of this eco-friendly algae

Companion animals, in particular dogs, benefit from the physiological advantages seaweed offers, including improved immune function, gut health, as well as joint and coat health.

Pet Food
7 Oct 2022
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