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Science & Technology: CBD Safety, Components, Extraction, Absorption
Pet Age recently spoke with Dr. Bob Menardi, Veterinary Technical and Educational Services Director at Canopy Growth, to find out retailers need to know about cannabidiol pet products. What are the differences between isolate, broad-spectrum and full-spectrum CBD? “Spectrum” simply refers to how inclusive an extract is of the hundreds of chemical substances in the cannabis plant. [...]
ZIWI Meets Nutritional Needs of Dogs Through Ethically Sourced Ingredients
Dog food is available in a variety of forms, with raw and raw-alternative diets that are high in meat and organs seeing steady growth within the independent pet retail channel. This is spurred by consumers who are seeking dog food in its most natural state to allow their companion animals to eat meat as they would in nature. ZIWI is a pet food company headquartered […]
NUPRO Pet Supplements: Meet Nutri-Pet President Janis Gianforte-Horner
Pet Age recently spoke with Janis Gianforte-Horner, president of Nutri-Pet Research, to learn more about her brand and the pet supplement market. Why did you get into the pet supplement business? I was training harness racing horses and I found the NUPRO Supplement for horses at a tack shop. I loved the ingredients, they were so different […]
Pawse: CBD Brand Mission is to ‘Improve the Lives of Pets, Daily’
The pet cannabidiol (CBD) category continues to be a hot-button sector with products coming in a variety of forms and for a wide-range of health issues. Pet Age recently spoke with Pawse co-founder Matt Frazier to find out how he and Bradley Kerrick have been navigating the crowded pet CBD market. What inspired you to get into the pet […]
Trending Topics: Examining Perception, Value of US-Made Pet Products
Recent events have had a major impact on importing products and materials, which has resulted in stronger consumer support for products sourced and made in the United States. Pet Age recently spoke with Jim and Melissa Schifman, co-founders of Project Hive Pet Company, along with Bob Sledzinski, vice president of vendor management for Choice Pet Products, to learn how pet product manufactur[...]
Science & Technology: My Pet Water Quality Test Kit
Pet Age recently spoke with Chris Myers, Safe Home senior scientist and My Pet Water Quality Test Kit inventor, to learn more about the importance of testing the drinking water of companion animals and domestic livestock. Why should retailers or veterinarians want to carry My Pet Water Quality Test Kits for their customers? The […]
Five Questions: Michael Baker, Pet Food Experts (PFX)
Pet Age recently spoke with Michael Baker, president and CEO of Pet Food Experts (PFX) to learn more about the wholesale distributor, how it was impacted by the COVID pandemic and its plans for expansion. Q: What influenced your decision for Pet Food Experts (PFX) to acquire United Pacific Pet? A: The acquisition […]
Science & Technology: Jonathan Bensamoun of Fi Smart Collar
Pet Age recently spoke with Jonathan Bensamoun, co-founder and CEO of Fi, to learn more about the technology and benefits of smart collars. How does the Fi Collar allow pet parents to leverage technology to strengthen the human-animal bond? I co-founded Fi with Loren Kirkby in 2017 after I couldn’t find a product with a decent design and battery life to keep an […]
Kennelmaster Delivers Healthy Dog Treats to Pet Parents
Pet Age recently spoke with Vicki Wagner, who purchased Kennelmaster Foods in 2012 with her sister Joann Bennett. Can you tell us what motivates you to produce the Kennelmaster treats that you do? Kennelmaster treats were a top-seller in my retail store Silly Willie’s. We had a huge following with our customers for the original Doggie Chicken Chips which, at the time, wa[...]
The Right Treat Strategy Can Deliver Big Returns for Retailers
Pet Age recently spoke with Rick Ruffolo, CEO and president of Phelps Pet Products, to explore his unique perspective on the dog treats market as he works closely with category managers, buyers and marketing teams to develop innovative products and programs for the top brands and retailers across every channel of distribution. Ruffalo shared some […]
Marshall Sees Spike in Demand for Ferrets, Other Small Pets
Small animals, while not flashy like other companion animals, have remained important to the industry for their tendency to being the pet that people first add to their family. With the small animal category changing significantly over the years, Pet Age decided to speak with Peter Reid, president and chief operating officer of Marshall Pet […]
Five Questions: Johnni Rogers, CEO of Wet Noses Dog Treat Company
Pet Age recently spoke with Johnni Rodgers, CEO of Wet Noses Dog Treat Company, to learn more about the brand and its mission. What makes Wet Noses stand out from its competition? Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company was founded on the premise: If you wouldn’t eat something, don’t feed it to your dog. […]
