PETS International Magazine September 2024

Pandemic puppies: pals or pests?

Compared with the expectations people have of owning a dog, the reality can sometimes be challenging. New research questions whether the pandemic worsened canine behavior.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

Interview with Pipa Nogaró, CEO of Puppis: "There are still huge opportunities for pet players in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America"

The Buenos Aires-based retailer is increasing its footprint in the region as local parents are becoming more conscious of their pets' well-being.

Retail, Online & DTC

6 Sep 2024

Pampered pets: The rising demand for luxury

Pet parents’ growing focus on their companion animal’s well-being is creating new opportunities for premium products and services.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

SPONSORED by LitPet E-Commerce Co. Ltd

Pioneering through innovation and science

LitPet is dedicated to more than just selling products, aiming to improve pet and owner health and happiness. The company motto: "healthy nutrition, lifelong companion".

Pet Care

6 Sep 2024

Understanding the behavior and opinions of Mexican pet parents

With almost 70% of homes in Mexico now owning a pet, how is the country's economy and society changing in response?

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

The flavor factor: using science to make pet food more palatable

Ongoing research helps clarify the intricacies of making food agreeable to the taste, aiming to improve the eating experience for pets.

Ingredients

6 Sep 2024

SPONSORED by AFB International

Why data-driven innovation is essential for pet food palatability

In the quest for perfect pet food, data-driven innovation is revolutionizing palatability by tailoring flavors and textures to the unique tastes of pets, ensuring consistency and quality in every bite.

Ingredients

6 Sep 2024

Is it Latin America's time to shine?

Changing consumer behavior, increased local pet food production, retail mergers, new e-commerce offerings – there’s a lot going on south of the US.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

Play time: trends and diversification in pet toys

With toys becoming an essential item in pet parents’ shopping baskets, we discover today’s most popular products, new releases and latest innovations.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

Innovations in oral hygiene products for pets

With dental health emerging as a significant concern among pet owners, PETS International analyzes the key trends and novel product launches in the pet oral care market.

Pet Care

6 Sep 2024

M&A: what is the state of play?

Pandemic positivity has been replaced by new priorities for consumers, manufacturers and service providers. What does a pet care company now need to do to attract investors?

Pet Care

6 Sep 2024

SPONSORED by Kormotech

A Ukrainian pet food pioneer going global

Discover Kormotech’s remarkable journey, from local start-up to ranking in the world’s top 100 pet food manufacturers.

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024

The role of fatty acids in pet health

Fatty acids are vital for pets' wellbeing – but what are the different kinds and how much do pets need?

Pet Care

6 Sep 2024

Greenwashing and the global legal landscape

Everything, everywhere now claims to be ‘green’. The question is what that means in practice and whether that is the true color of a product or service.

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024

Spotlight on the UK: What’s going on among British pet owners?

How is pet ownership changing? And how are financial pressures impacting on consumer spending and on the pet food market as a whole? A recent survey provides some answers.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

Is sustainability changing the way we do business?

PETS International talked to representatives from 3 companies located in different parts of the world to discover their approaches to ESG.

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024

Post-pandemic shifts in pet ownership

Worldwide, pet populations have significantly fluctuated since 2021. PETS International takes a look at what’s popular now among the world’s pet parents.

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024

Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle

Good news is on the horizon as price levels stabilize globally. But how is the situation still affecting pet owners?

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024

Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims

Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

What we can learn from profiling Spain's pet parents

Their relationships with their animals, the type of food they buy and the retail channels they prefer determine the kind of pet parents they are.

Trends & Insights

6 Sep 2024

SPONSORED by Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC)

Blueprint for sustainable pet food protein sourcing

A new comprehensive guide for pet food companies addresses environmental, social and animal welfare concerns in protein sourcing.

Global Pet Industry

6 Sep 2024