Recent Articles from Colleen Murphy
Instagram Influencers to Attend Food & Treat Festival
It was recently announced that, in addition to a trade show floor featuring pet food and treat manufacturers, Tinkerbelle and several other social media pet celebrities will be attending Pet Age’s Food and Treat Festival for Pets, which will take place on Tuesday, February 6. Tinkberbelle, who is featured in a profile in the January edition […]
Owners Spent $26.5B on Pet Food in 2016
In 2016, the biggest driver in U.S. consumer spending—price—came to the forefront in the pet industry, says A GPS For Pet Businesses President John Gibbons. In fact, pet food spending fell $2.99 billion (-10.1 percent) from 2015 to 2016. Spending in 2015 saw a rise because of the increased spending on higher-priced premium foods. But […]
New WPA President Discusses Organization’s Future
With longtime World Pet Association (WPA) President Doug Poindexter having retired, WPA has welcomed a new president, Jacinthe Moreau, to the team. In her new role, Moreau will lead WPA in continuing to strengthen the pet industry by providing resources and education to suppliers, retailers and pet owners. Moreau has worked in the animal health […]
Feeding with a Purpose
We all know the importance of dog food: it is the fuel a dog needs to survive. But food can be so much more than just the source of the required daily caloric intake. Manufacturers are working with scientists and vets to develop formulas and diets that benefit dogs in more ways than one. Dog […]
10 Years Later: Examining the Pet Food Industry a Decade after the Widespread Melamine Contamination
Ten years ago, the pet industry was shaken to its core. On March 15, 2007, “a pet food manufacturer alerted the FDA to the deaths of 14 cats and dogs—four cats and one dog reported by consumers, and nine cats that died during routine taste trials conducted by the company,” according to the FDA’s site. […]
Groom Expo Preview: What a Groomer Wants
Grooming is an art form. Ask any groomer, and they’ll tell you that grooming is so much more than just shampooing and clipping. It’s a skill that requires education on the latest tools and techniques. It’s a practice that is physically demanding and equally as rewarding. Jill Pipino of ManeTame, a pet styling salon in […]
MACNA 2017: A Weekend for Marine Aquarists
For the 29th year, marine aquatic enthusiasts will be gathering at the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA), the oldest marine aquarium conference in North America, according to the event’s website. And this year, from August 25 to 27, the event will take place in the Big Easy. Each year, the Marine Aquarium Society of America (MASNA) chooses one of its club members to [[...]
What to Look Out for Wednesday
The second day of SuperZoo is a full one! The voting that was held yesterday for best new products was tallied, and the winners will be announced today at 3:30 p.m. The SuperZoo concert featuring country singer Trace Adkins is also happening today at the House of Blues. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Have a […]
Putting Grooming on a Pedestal
It’s clear that SuperZoo places an emphasis on grooming. One of the show’s six neighborhoods, “Groomer’s Court,” will be set aside for companies that specialize in grooming products, and the show will also host several grooming contests. According to Judy Breton, the director of Grooming and Special Services for SuperZoo, the choice to do so […]
Kicking Off the First Day of SuperZoo’s Trade Show
Today’s the day—the first day of SuperZoo’s trade show! There will be plenty of new products, old friends and familiar faces to see while walking the four miles’ worth of aisles. According to SuperZoo, nearly 1,100 exhibiting companies will be filling more than 2,600 booths. Today, at 2 p.m., the World Pet Association will present the […]
Networking Reception and New Products Showcase Awards
You might be trying to figure out how to best plan your SuperZoo experience by seeing how to fit in the most educational seminars that you can while also leaving time to walk the trade show floor. When mapping out your days here, don’t forget about two of SuperZoo’s biggest events: the Networking Reception and […]
Reptilian Fascination: A Q&A with the Owner of LLLReptile and Supply Company, Inc.,
According to his company’s website, Loren Leigh was “never a self-proclaimed reptile person” when he was growing up. Years later, as owner of LLLReptile and Supply Company, Inc., and its wholesale division, Vista Pet Supply, it is clear that things have changed. “I got into reptiles later in my life, in my late teens,” Leigh […]