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New Study Reveals COVID-19 Pandemic is Fueling Pet Obesity

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Science Diet, Pet foods, WellPet, Pet, Food industry, Food and drink, Pet Fooled, Animals, American Animal Hospital Association

Since the start of Covid-19, one third (33%) of pet parents with an overweight pet say their pet became overweight during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Since the start of Covid-19, one third (33%) of pet parents with an overweight pet say their pet became overweight during the pandemic.
  • Approximately 36% of pet parents say their pet normally gains weight over Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's, and 44% say they expect their pet (and themselves!)
  • "Hill's Pet Nutrition is committed to ending pet obesity, so all pets can live long, healthy lives with their beloved families," said Dr.Marina Debernardi, DVM PhD, Global Chief Professional Veterinary at Hill's Pet Nutrition.
  • Hill's Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods and Hill's Science Diet wellness pet foods are sold through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide.

71% of Pet Parents Would "Lose Trust" in Their Pet Food Brand If It Issued a Recall, According to Survey From Petful

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Pet foods, Food recalls, Pets, Adulteration, Animal feed, Economic history of the People's Republic of China, In China, Pet food recalls, Food industry, Product recall, Cat food, Pet Fooled

A whopping 71% of respondents in the Petful survey said they would lose trust in their preferred pet food brand in the event the brand had to issue a product recall for any reason.

Key Points: 
  • A whopping 71% of respondents in the Petful survey said they would lose trust in their preferred pet food brand in the event the brand had to issue a product recall for any reason.
  • The online survey of 1,320 visitors to Petful.com was conducted from June 10 to Aug. 24, 2020.
  • "I tell our readers that any pet food brand can experience a recall sometimes for very minor reasons.
  • A longtime advocate for pet food safety, Dave has been passionately tracking U.S. dog and cat food recalls for the past 10-plus years, and more than 30,000 pet parents are subscribed to his free pet food recall alerts .

Mars Petcare Launches Digital "Pet Health Pal" To Support Pet Health And Wellness

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Food and drink, Foods, Pet foods, Mars family, Mars, Incorporated, Iams, Pet, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, Pet Fooled

Pet Health Pal, which launches in the U.S. and U.K. today with the PEDIGREE , IAMS and WHISKAS brands, will provide useful information related to pet health and ownership, backed by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute .

Key Points: 
  • Pet Health Pal, which launches in the U.S. and U.K. today with the PEDIGREE , IAMS and WHISKAS brands, will provide useful information related to pet health and ownership, backed by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute .
  • The new platform is the latest way Mars Petcare is furthering its purpose of A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS, by building a resource to support responsible pet ownership during this time.
  • Specific topics featured in Pet Health Pal include COVID-19 and pets, nutrition, health, exercise and pet happiness.
  • Mars Petcare collaborated closely with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, the research and development center, to ensure Pet Health Pal is equipped with the latest information, in accordance with government-issued guidelines and credible pet wellness experts.

United Raw Pet Foods Inc. Announces Special Promotional Campaign Involving Four of its Industry-leading Frozen Raw Pet Food Brands

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Food and drink, Pet foods, Foods, Pets, Raw feeding, Fred's Frozen Foods, Pet Fooled

('United Raw' or 'the Company') today announced the launch of a two-pronged promotional campaign featuring four of its leading frozen raw pet food brands.

Key Points: 
  • ('United Raw' or 'the Company') today announced the launch of a two-pronged promotional campaign featuring four of its leading frozen raw pet food brands.
  • As the first prong of the campaign, United Raw is offering a 10% discount to retailers on wholesale purchases of frozen raw pet food for both its Tollden Farms and Spring Meadows brands.
  • Today, United Raw represents the largest family of frozen raw pet food brands in Canada with ten brands for pet owners to choose from.
  • About United Raw Pet Foods Inc.
    United Raw Pet Foods Inc. is a privately held leading Canadian manufacturer of frozen raw pet foods.

Visiongain Publishes Pet Food Market 2019-2029 Report

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Food and drink, Articles, Pet foods, Foods, Animal feed, Food science, Nutrition, Pet, Dog food, Pet Fooled

Food with balanced diet containing proteins, vegetables, rice are used as organic pet food.

Key Points: 
  • Food with balanced diet containing proteins, vegetables, rice are used as organic pet food.
  • Pet Food are commercial feed prepared for the consumption of the pets, supplements or the food intended as sole ration.
  • Pet Food Associations and Federations have introduced strict legislation for the manufacturers to produce safe and high-quality pet food.
  • Factors Influencing the Market Growth:
    As the demand for pet food has increased, manufacturers have also increased their knowledge of pet nutrition.

Visiongain Publishes Pet Food Market 2019-2029 Report

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Food and drink, Articles, Pet foods, Foods, Animal feed, Food science, Nutrition, Pet, Dog food, Pet Fooled

Food with balanced diet containing proteins, vegetables, rice are used as organic pet food.

Key Points: 
  • Food with balanced diet containing proteins, vegetables, rice are used as organic pet food.
  • Pet Food are commercial feed prepared for the consumption of the pets, supplements or the food intended as sole ration.
  • Pet Food Associations and Federations have introduced strict legislation for the manufacturers to produce safe and high-quality pet food.
  • Factors Influencing the Market Growth:
    As the demand for pet food has increased, manufacturers have also increased their knowledge of pet nutrition.

Petcurean and Loyal Companion Bring GO! SOLUTIONS™ to 15 Loyal Companion Stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Retail, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Pets, Food and drink, Foods, Pet foods, Pet, Pet Fooled, Dog food

SOLUTIONS meal mixers into a dogs diet alongside the collections wet and dry recipes, please visit: https://www.petcurean.com/blog/feeding-kibble-wet-food-meal-mixers-to-pets .

Key Points: 
  • SOLUTIONS meal mixers into a dogs diet alongside the collections wet and dry recipes, please visit: https://www.petcurean.com/blog/feeding-kibble-wet-food-meal-mixers-to-pets .
  • SOLUTIONS at these 15 Loyal Companion stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts is another exciting opportunity to introduce Petcurean to pet parents who are committed to providing the best possible care and nutrition to help their pets live happy and healthy lives, says Anabel Immega, trade marketing manager at Petcurean.
  • SOLUTIONS, please visit:
    Petcurean is a proudly Canadian company that creates premium-quality pet food recipes; GO!
  • Petcurean pet foods are sold exclusively through pet specialty retailers in Canada, the United States, and more than 30 countries internationally.

Veterinarians are Key to Better Pet Food Choices for Dogs and Cats, reports Packaged Facts

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Pet foods, Animals, Pet sitting, Food and drink, Pets, Humans, Pet Fooled, Animal loss

And though pet pampering and pet foods with high taste-appeal unambiguously drive market sales growth, there are reasons for concern.

Key Points: 
  • And though pet pampering and pet foods with high taste-appeal unambiguously drive market sales growth, there are reasons for concern.
  • Packaged Facts survey data indicate that only 13% of dog owners and 19% of cat owners consider their pets to be overweight.
  • As with pet health choices generally, veterinarians should play a proactive role in guiding their customers to balanced choices.
  • Nonetheless, the top pet owner question about pet care generally, and pet health care specifically, is what to feed their pets.

United States $29 Bn Pet Food Markets, 2019-2025 with Company Analysis of J.M Smucker, Blue Buffalo, Mars Incorporated, Nestle Purina Pet Food

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Pet foods, Ralston Purina, Nestlé Purina PetCare, The J.M. Smucker Company, Dog food, Mars, Incorporated, Purina, Nestlé, Big Heart Pet Brands, Pet Fooled

DUBLIN, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Pet Food Market, Population by Animal Type (Dog, Cat, Bird, Fish, etc.)

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Pet Food Market, Population by Animal Type (Dog, Cat, Bird, Fish, etc.)
  • United States Pet Food Market is expected to be more than US$ 29 Billion opportunities by 2025.
  • These benefits, coupled with the pet humanization trend in the United States, propelling the demand for pet food in the country.
  • Companies like Mars, JM Smucker, and Nestle Purina leading the Dog food and Cat food in the United States, all of which has a strong presence in the specialty channels.

Global Pet Food Market Analysis & Outlook 2019-2023 Featuring Colgate-Palmolive, General Mill, J.M. Smucker Company, & Nestle - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 21, 2019
Food, Beverage, Retail, Food and drink, Foods, Pet foods, Pets, Raw feeding, Dog food, Pet Fooled

Pet foods are categorized into four types such as - dry pet food, semi-moist pet food, canned/wet pet food, and raw pet food.

Key Points: 
  • Pet foods are categorized into four types such as - dry pet food, semi-moist pet food, canned/wet pet food, and raw pet food.
  • Pet owners are feeding their pets with high-quality premium pet food, due to increasing awareness about various nutritional benefits of pet food.
  • Factors such as increasing disposable income, rising urbanization, rise in pet ownership across the world and growing e-commerce business of pet food have driven the growth of the global pet food market.
  • The global pet food market is majorly concentrated with four key players - Nestle, General Mill, Colgate-Palmolive Company and the J.M.