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  • J.M. Smucker’s Acquisition of Nutrish Points to Larger Industry-Wide Shift to Premium Pet Products

    Blog

    Natural, premium, and superpremium pet foods and treats continue to rise in both sales and popularity with pet parents

    April 6, 2018
  • After Millennials Have Pushed the Envelope as Pet Owners, What Can We Expect From Gen Z?

    Blog

    Millennials have set new standards for bonding with and spending money on pets. However, the future of the pet industry in America lies not only in the hands of Millennials, but also depends on their younger counterparts in Gen Z.

    April 3, 2018
  • Puppy Love: Mental and Emotional Health Pet Services

    Blog

    There’s no question owning a pet is good for your health. It’s also a good way to help others.

    June 13, 2017
  • Horsing Around: Why Equestrianism Will Gain Ground as Potential Cure for Summertime Blues

    Blog

    With the school year entering its final stretch, young consumers (whether kids or their Millennial moms) are already starting to think about something interesting to do this summer. Enter the equine industry.

    April 11, 2017
  • Pet Family Feud: Fun, Games, & Packaged Facts

    Blog

    While unlikely to ever appear on the Game Show Network, Pet Family Feud debuted on April 3, thrilling and informing the audience at the 25th Annual Petfood Forum in Olathe, Kansas. The gameshow/workshop activity was hosted by Packaged Facts’ research director David Sprinkle.

    April 4, 2017
  • 46% of Pet Owners Buy Pet Products Online, Reveals Packaged Facts Ahead of Upcoming Pet Expo Presentation

    Blog

    While online sales still pale in comparison to sales at physical stores, sales in the digital realm continue to grow at a rapid pace. On March 22, Packaged Facts will discuss trends in online purchasing of dog and cat products at Global Pet Expo.

    March 14, 2017
  • For pet marketers, the natural and organic segment is competitive catnip

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    Gone are the days when pet owners had to seek out their local independent pet store to find a decent selection of natural pet products. Today, natural, organic and eco-friendly pet products generate billions of dollars of sales annually across a wide range of channels--and the market just keeps growing.

    February 1, 2017
  • Mars Inc.'s Acquisition of VCA: More Fidos, Fewer Sugars

    Blog

    The VCA deal gives Mars further latitude for growth beyond the mass-market product arena. That’s especially important because it’s not just kibble sales that have flattened in the mass market; the same is true for candy. Even in the case of Mars, with its globally iconic portfolio of chocolate and non-chocolate (sugar) candy brands, confectionery manufacturers face considerable challenges to growth.

    January 12, 2017
  • Hispanic pet owners chart a different course

    Blog

    The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the number of Hispanic pet owners in the United States. Between 2007 and 2016 the number of Latinos with pets in their homes skyrocketed from 11.4 million to 20.4 million as the pet ownership rate among Hispanics grew from 40% to 55%.

    January 3, 2017
  • More than 7 million households in Canada own pets

    Blog

    In the just-released Canadian Pet Market Outlook, 2 nd Edition (May 2015), Packaged Facts reports that 7.3 million Canadian households have pets. Featuring dozens of expert insights into the Canadian pet market, including recommendations regarding the future of the industry, drivers, sales figures, and more, the report is a must own addition to any research library. Purchase a copy before October 1 and receive a 5% discount using promo code PFCPMO2015. Visit http://www.packagedfacts.com/Canadi...

    June 16, 2015
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