Historically, pet owners have shown themselves willing to spend even in the face of a true recession.
September 19, 2022Examining the demographics of puppy food purchasers.
October 1, 2019Between their growing numbers and affinity for “natural” pet products, the Millennial cohort wields a significant buying power for the industry, an impact Packaged Facts explores in our report, "Millennials as Pet Market Consumers".
February 7, 2017April 13, 2016 - Just how much does the pet food segment mean to the overall U.S. market for pet products and services? According to the Packaged Facts Pet Food in the U.S., 12th Edition , the pet food sector is worth $30 billion with expected annual increases of 3%-5% through 2020. Among the hottest topics involved in this projected pet food market growth is protein-which will be covered by our research director David Sprinkle in an upcoming presentation at the Petfood Innovation Workshop: Meat...
April 13, 2016As with pet health choices generally, veterinarians should play a more proactive role in guiding their customers to balanced pet food choices.
January 9, 2020Premiumization, and even reinvention, of products has driven the growth in dry pet food and in dog treats, along with increases in pet population.
November 16, 2021May 6 - The 2016 Petfood Forum was a rousing success as attendance swelled to record numbers. Popular opinion attributes the increase to the successful strategic relocation of the forum to Kansas City, which placed attendees and exhibitors directly in the center of the animal health corridor. Naturally, we at Packaged Facts like to believe that the irresistible draw of a presentation by our very own David Sprinkle was the real X-factor. Mr. Sprinkle presented on high-protein trends in the pe...
May 6, 2016The 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, 2017For over a decade, online sales have been booming. But the pandemic has fast-tracked e-commerce and digital pet care like never before.
October 1, 2020Not all human food is bad for dogs. In fact, some are quite healthy for your pup. Here are the 10 healthiest human foods you should be feeding your dog.
January 12, 2021