Blogs

2 Trends Fuel Pet Food Facility Expansion in 2020

Sep, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, pet food producers and ingredient suppliers expanded their operations in 2020 as the twin trends of premiumization and humanization drove demand.

Australia Feeds More Raw Pet Food

Sep, 2020

The cultural differences among pet owners in feeding practices may have changed over time.

The Global Pandemic Hasn’t Stopped Pet Spending

Aug, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought consumer priorities into sharp focus, particularly as the illness continues to dominate the news, local and national government policy, and the way people are finding new patterns to conduct their days.

Whey Protein’s Potential for Fitness, Life-stage Pet Food

Aug, 2020

Whey protein appears in many pet owners’ own diets, especially fitness-minded humans. Whey protein makes its way into energy bars, shakes, supplements, gels and baked goods. Pet food ingredient suppliers now produce whey protein.

Core Species of Dog, Cat Gut Microbiome Identified

Jul, 2020

A wide array of microbes dwell in the crevices of dogs’ and cats’ intestines, forming complex communities called the microbiome.

U.S. Pet Wwners not (yet) Decreasing Spending on Pet Food

Jul, 2020

A new report on the U.S. pet food market indicates few dog and cat owners are spending less on food for their pets – based on a survey conducted by Packaged Facts in April and May 2020. As the country struggles to contain escalating cases of COVID-19, unemployment and financial hardship are also increasing. That could eventually affect how much pet owners can spend.