PETS International Magazine September 2020

The top five global pet food brands are hovering at a relatively low market share of 35% in South East Asia. With almost no private labels, who is filling the gap?

This region shows marked differences in how owners feed their pets and how sales channels are able to develop. But market analysis gives some promising prospects for the industry.

In the wild, animals are constantly confronted with new challenges: looking for food or partners, expanding or defending a territory or building nests.  So, when a little rodent is confined in its cage, it gets bored.

Reasons for travelling with pets are numerous and varied. So are the  products on offer for the purpose of travel. How to choose from the wide range of options?

Working out while walking the dog: the impact of the corona lockdown on dog accessories sales and trends in the UK.

A dog is a man’s best friend. But, are we being a dog’s best friend and providing them with the mental stimulation they need?

As we travel more, so do our valued pet family members. Pet accessory suppliers  are latching on to this trend with  bespoke products and services.

Physical well-being is crucial for pets. There are many accessories that help encourage and maintain pet health. Nevertheless, pet obesity is at an all-time high.

In a time of pandemic, we want to build our immunity  in order to avoid getting sick. Some of the ingredients  we may use are beneficial for the health of our pets too.

Setting the ideal pace for the Chinese pet industry

High-quality design that reflects Italy’s beautiful nature

Yummypets conducted a survey among Italian and German pet owners about the changes in their shopping behaviour due to coronavirus measures.

Fish oils are becoming increasingly popular ingredients as pet owners seek the best quality pet food for their pets. What is the fisheries industry doing to ensure sustainability?

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has developed a four­factor framework to help pet companies evaluate the sustainability of proteins and other animal-derived ingredients.

There are several reasons why owners might give treats to their pets: as a reward for good behaviour, during training or sports activity, to entertain the animal, or to strengthen the owner-pet relationship. But is it good for them?

The use of botanicals such as herbs and spices as flavourings in pet food is still showing strong growth.

Looking for nutritionally functional raw ingredients that provide overall health benefits beyond nutritional aspects? Here are some you should consider.

Which additives do I have to label and how?  I wish to say on my online shop that my dog food  is ‘with lamb and rice’ – what are the rules?  Do I have to label ‘chicken’ or ‘poultry’? Am I allowed  to say ‘rich in meat’? Many questions, for which help is at hand.

Inspired by the valley from which it gets its name, Dolina Noteci creates pet food in harmony with nature.