Listen to this article While small animal food and treats are far from being a large segment in the pet industry, they make exceptional repeat-sales items that have been showing a slight yet steady growth since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Savvy retailers who have been stocking their shelves […]
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Putting a good amount of thought to make sure you’re giving your dog the best food on the market might seem excessive, but research suggests there’s good reason to make the effort. A recent study indicates that one in three dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight. Scientists say obese […]
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI, and GOLDEN, COLO. — Real Brands Inc. announced Sept. 27 its agreement to acquire Boulder Botanical & Bioscience Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of supplements and CBD products, from Frankens Investment Fund. Through the acquisition, Real Brands will expand its R&D capabilities and increase its production capacity by […]
TOP TAKEAWAYS Across all retail outlets, sales of dog food and treats were up 12.2% over a year ago, while sales of cat food and treats grew 14.6% The “humanization” of pet food — i.e. owners seeking more human-style foods for their pets — has continued to drive innovation […]
Successfully positioning and differentiating a pet food brand means knowing the target audience. Brands formulating with premium human-grade or functional ingredients may experience challenges in gaining traction if they try to connect with the pet parent audience at large. Instead, these brands may be able to better leverage their premium […]