PETS International Magazine September 2023

Most owners want to feed their dog the best quality food, but what other factors impact their final decision? Read the answer to this and other questions.

What do the e-commerce giant’s sales figures for the first half of this year tell us about the pet health segment in the US? We take a close look at the data.

Despite the rising cost of living, the pet insurance industry continues to generate demand worldwide. What are the current trends and opportunities, and how can players in this field set themselves apart?

With prices rising, pet food producers are looking for ways to optimize their formulas and develop new products that are tasty for pets.

Pets remain a sector of interest for corporate and financial sponsors. But what asset-specific attributes are investors looking for? Sam Farnfield of PwC shares his views.

A 2023 update on how the Middle Eastern pet industry is doing: how well-informed consumers, demand for all kinds of high-end products and services make for a bright future.

You are seeing it more and more – dogs being pushed around in strollers. For many owners, they are a practical solution.

A deep dive into the most significant capital injections and M&A in the pet industry worldwide in the first half of 2023.

What are best practices to build a strong brand that your customers love?

Pet retailer Absolute Pets looks to increase in-store services while speeding up delivery times for omnichannel buyers.

Packaging ranks among the top 3 most important sustainability issues facing the pet industry, but manufacturers have been slow to act. PSC addresses the industry’s sustainable packaging challenges with these initiatives.

As the spotlight on sustainability in pet food grows, there is a growing dichotomy between the consumer desire for more premium ingredients, and the gathering momentum for a reduced environmental impact.

More brands are entering the pet carrier category to cater to the demands of pet parents wanting to take their furry kids with them wherever they go.

The category continues to suffer price hikes, with some countries showing a slight slowdown trend. But how’s the future looking?

Carry Pet Food is a European manufacturer of pressed, premium chews for dogs.

Although the wet pet food category has suffered from the trading-down trend among consumers, it still has potential. These are the markets to watch.

Southeast Asia's tropical climate is perfect for investment in insect farming, and the most used insects for pet food – like the BSF – are native to the region.

Based on 12 years of R&D in insect rearing, Agronutris has developed an innovative, high-quality and sustainable solution to respond to the increasing demand for protein. The first factory of this French biotech company is now producing insect meal, oil and fertilizer.

New proposals regulating organic labeling and insect farming are under discussion. How could they potentially affect pet food producers?

The rapidly growing number of start-ups and technological developments are helping advance this sector.

A 2023 update on how the Saudi Arabian pet industry is doing: How financial aid from the government is opening up pet business opportunities.

The largest US pet industry tradeshow is now open for registration. Don’t miss out and be sure to put ‘register for Global Pet Expo 2024’ at the top of your to-do list!

The relationship between the heart muscle disease DCM and dog nutrition continues to be the subject of research – and debate.

The recent explosion in global pet numbers, coupled with an increasing demand for high quality pet food, has vastly increased the environmental “pawprint” of the pet food industry.

Nepalese tradition and innovation drive growth for this US-based company.

A 2023 update on how the Egyptian pet industry is doing: how local pet food brands benefit from financial crisis.

Pressures on pet food production are challenging the rendering industry, but the Pet Food Alliance is proactively working on a positive outcome.

Innovafeed is working toward the future of pet food. With its unique production models, it can supply sustainable and high-performing insect ingredients.

A 2023 update on how the South African pet industry is doing: how bureaucracy is obstructing the industry's growth.

A 2023 update on how the Moroccan pet industry is doing: A snapshot of a still undeveloped market.