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Study: Grain-Free Dog Diets Had No Negative Impact on Heart Health, Did Not Lead to DCM
Press release: BSM Partners Veterinarians and animal nutritionists from BSM Partners, the largest pet care research and consulting firm, and a group of board-certified veterinary cardiologists have published the results of a seven-month study that found grain-free diets had no negative impact on canine cardiac function and did not lead to the development of dilated […]
Pet Business Report: 2022 U.S. Pet Supplies Spending Drops $1.86B
According to John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor, total pet spending grew to $102.71 billion in 2022, up $2.73 billion (+2.7 percent) from 2021. After a record $8.75 billion (+57 percent) increase in 2021 the supplies segment fell $1.86 billion, (-7.8 percent) to $21.94 billion in 2022. (Note: All numbers in this report come from […]
Content Canines: Today’s Brands Promote a Happy, Healthy Lifestyle for Dogs
According to the 2023-2024 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, 65.1 million households in the country own at least one dog, making them the most widely owned type of pet in the United States. When it comes to the total number of pets, the survey shows that companion dogs sit […]
Employee Retention: Advice From Companies Named Best Places to Work in the Pet Industry
Over the last decade, work culture has drastically shifted and companies are changing the ways in which they foster a healthy work/life balance. Remote and hybrid work models are more prevalent as companies are helping to reshape work culture after the pandemic. Although some companies are focusing their efforts on employee retention, the Global Workplace […]
Private Label: What Retailers Need to Know When Launching a House Brand
Once seen as cheap and generic imitators of more traditional brands, private label products are now viewed completely differently by consumers. This new perspective has resulted in private label manufacturing becoming a very lucrative business, especially for retailers. In short, private labeling is one of the hottest parts of the pet product industry. What are […]
Tim Cofer Departs Central, Beth Springer Named Interim Chief Executive Officer
Press release: Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet Company, a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, recently announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his intent to depart Central, effective as of the close of business on October 6, 2023. Cofer will join […]
Petflation 2023 Update: Drops 24% in August to +6.6% vs 2022
Inflation might no longer be making headlines but, according to John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor and president of A GPS for Pet Businesses, it is still impacting the pet sector. The huge year-over-year (YOY) increases in the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) that peaked in June 2022 at 9.1 percent had begun to slow before […]
The Taste Test: These Factors Drive Consumer Demand for Pet Food, Treats
Transparency, sustainability and premiumization are shaping the pet industry. The humanization trend also continues to move into the pet industry, primarily fueling the demand for natural, high-quality products that put a pet’s health first. In the food and treat sectors, pet parents are looking for more than traditional kibble food and biscuit treats. Instead, they […]
The Museum of Aquarium & Pet History Celebrates Historical Artifacts
In the world today, there are over 100,000 museums devoted to the purpose of collecting, preserving, interpreting and displaying objects of artistic, cultural or scientific significance for the study, education and viewing pleasure of the public. Yet with all these museums — of which 35,000 are in the U.S. alone — there are none devoted […]
Selecting Supplements That Overcome Today’s Pet Health Issues
Supplements have come to the forefront of the pet industry, thanks to the growing focus on health and wellness by pet parents. Several types of supplements are earning attention from retailers and consumers alike, with trends including condition-specific formulas, life stage-focused and veterinarian-developed products. Among the specific health issues, digestive support supplements are among the [[...]
Study: Grain-Inclusive, Grain-Free Canine Diets Have No Negative Effect on Digestibility
Press release: BSM Partners Animal nutritionists and veterinarians from BSM Partners, the largest pet care research and consulting firm, and the University of Illinois, published the results of a six-month study that found both grain-inclusive and grain-free canine diets had no negative effect on digestibility. The authors wrote, “While some have postulated that pulse-rich diets could perh[...]
Pure and Natural Pet: Examining the Natural, Organic Pet Product Categories
Many pet owners consider their animals to be members of the family, which has increased the humanization of pets. Organic and natural pet products are typically seen as having healthier benefits for animals, such as a reduction in skin allergies and an enhanced quality of life, many pet owners have begun choosing it over conventional […]
