Recent Articles from Glenn Polyn
Pest Prevention: Plenty of Innovative Products Help Pet Parents Battle Fleas, Ticks
External parasites, like fleas and ticks, are common problems. However, they aren’t just a nuisance, they can cause a pet significant blood loss or anemia if left untreated. In addition, these parasites can carry diseases, which makes it even more vital for the industry to help consumers keep their pets safe from these pests. Some […]
A Feline Focus: These are the Cat Health Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
It’s fair to say that dogs take the spotlight in the pet retail space, given their popularity and the wide range of products and services tailored to them. However, retailers shouldn’t underestimate the importance of cats in the pet industry and the dedication of cat lovers to their feline friends. Catering to cat owners’ desire […]
Strategic Storytelling: Follow These Expert Tips to Get Publicity for Your Pet Business
You work all day dealing with the challenges of your business, including supply chain issues, a customer service incident or an employee that didn’t show up for work. On top of that, you’re under intense pressure to boost sales and you barely have any kind of a marketing budget. Sound familiar? As a pet public […]
Earthborn Holistic Social Media Ambassador Campaign Plants 25K Trees for Earth Day 2024
Earthborn Holistic Pet Food recently participated in Earth Day through its social media ambassador campaign. This was the 5th annual campaign where Earthborn Holistic ambassadors create Earth-focused social media posts, and for every comment on their post within 24 hours, Earthborn Holistic would plant a tree. For Earth Day 2024, this campaign ended with the […]
Borgman Capital Enters Pet Food Industry with Investment in Buck Bone Organics
Private equity firm Borgman Capital recently announced the addition of Buck Bone Organics to its investment portfolio. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Buck Bone Organics offers a full line of 100 percent natural antler chews, treats and toys for dogs in a variety of sizes. Borgman Capital will partner with Buck Bone’s founders – Jackie, Mark […]
Pet Fashion Designer Anthony Rubio to Host Inaugural Pet Gala at AKC Museum of the Dog
The AKC Museum of the Dog recently announced that Anthony Rubio, pet couturier and women’s wear designer, will host his inaugural “Pet Gala” at the AKC Museum of the Dog on Monday, May 20. Occurring three weeks after the Met Gala, the Pet Gala will feature re-creations of looks from this year’s event but designed […]
Boehringer Ingelheim, Atlanta Braves Foundation Partner to Support Shelter Dogs in Need
Boehringer Ingelheim, the largest animal health company in Georgia and its NexGard PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) product, and the Atlanta Braves Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves, are proud to announce a collaborative effort to support shelter adoptions across Braves Country. The Dog Days of Summer adoption program will take place inside Truis[...]
EcoLogic Solutions Becomes First Cleaning Tech Company to Join Pet Sustainability Coalition
EcoLogic Solutions, a Brooklyn, New York-based clean tech company founded in 2005, recently announced that it has became the first cleaning solution to join the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). “Pets deserve the level of cleanliness hospitals, schools and human food manufacturers demand, and we all need those cleaning solutions to be much safer and more […]
Purina Plans $195M Expansion of Wisconsin Wet Pet Food Factory, Adding 100 Jobs to Community
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which feeds more than 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year, recently announced it is expanding its production facility in Jefferson – a $195 million project expected to bring an additional 100 jobs to the community it has called home since 1910. “We are thrilled that Nestlé Purina is […]
Pet Market Survey Shows a Focus on Value Will Attract Shoppers, Engender Customer Loyalty
As argued in Packaged Facts’ just-released US Pet Market Outlook, 2024-2025, the pet industry is at an inflection point due to macroeconomic and industry-specific factors, such that providing value to pet parents has come to the fore as a competitive strategy. “The promise of money savings and added value is possibly the oldest promotional maneuver,” noted report […]
Global Pet Tech Brand PETLIBRO Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Refrigerated Wet Food Feeder
PETLIBRO, a leading global pet tech brand that is transforming the pet tech market by incorporating sleek and seamless design, and cutting-edge technology into their products, has unveiled Polar Wet Food Feeder, a first-of-its-kind automatic, refrigerated feeder for wet food. According to a recent PETLIBRO survey of over 900 cat owners, these pet parents said the […]
Oil-Dri Acquires Ultra Pet in Strategic Move to Compete in Growing Crystal Cat Litter Market
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of sorbent minerals including clay-based cat litter, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ultra Pet Company, Inc., a prominent supplier of silica gel-based crystal cat litter. Under the terms of the agreement, Oil-Dri will acquire Ultra Pet for $46 million in […]