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November Petflation Report: Consumer Pet Spending Drops to +4.3% vs 2022
Inflation continues to slow but, according to the Pet Business Professor John Gibbons, it is still far above the target rate. The huge year-over-year (YOY) increases in the monthly Consumer […]
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Manufacturers, Distributors of Unapproved Antimicrobials for Pets
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on December 15 that it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal […]
Phil Klein, Alternative Petcare Advocate & Co-Founder of Whiskers Holistic Petcare, Dies at 81
Press release: Whiskers Holistic Petcare Phil Klein, co-owner of Whiskers Holistic Petcare, passed away the morning of November 24 at home in his sleep. He was 81. Since the pandemic he […]
U.S. Pet Spending by Generation: Gen Xers Spend Most, Millennials Grow Stronger
According to John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor, Americans spent $102.71 billion on their companion animals in 2022, 1.05 percent of $9.79 trillion in total expenditures. Pet spending was up $2.73 […]
Antelope Announces Acquisition of My Perfect Pet, Expands Suite of Pet Wellness Offerings
Press release: Antelope Antelope, a leading provider of high-quality pet care products and services, recently announced the successful acquisition of My Perfect Pet, the original gently cooked dog and cat food […]
American Pet Products Association Inks Deal to Acquire The Pet Summit
Press release: APPA The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is pleased to announce it has acquired The Pet Summit, an educational conference and online platform dedicated to bringing together pet […]
October Update: Petflation Drops to +5.2% vs 2022, Remains Above National CPI
While inflation is slowing, it is still a concern. According to John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor, the huge year-over-year (YOY) increases in the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaked in June […]
FDA Report: TFP Nutrition Expands Recall of Pet Foods Manufactured in Nacogdoches, TX Facility
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting that TFP Nutrition is expanding its voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas […]
Mid America Pet Food Expands Recall of Dog, Cat Food Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Press release: Mid America Pet Food Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas, is expanding its October 30, 2023, voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with Best By […]
Central Garden & Pet Acquires Pet Treat Company TDBBS, Strengthens Digital Capabilities
Press release: Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet, a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, announced today that it has acquired TDBBS, LLC from Bregal Partners. […]
Celebrating Certifications: What These Credentials Mean for the Pet Industry
By now, you’ve seen a variety of different emblems on product packages, labels and promotional items. More brands than ever are making certifications a part of their mission of transparency, […]
The Power 50: Recognizing the Industry’s Leading Pet Product Manufacturers
As 2023 draws to a close, the pet care industry remains a fast-changing one that continues to experience a great deal of success. After the first two years shining the […]
