Sentences with phrase «food and treats category»

The raw food and treats category may be one of the few exceptions to this rule.

CLC: The natural pet food and treats category continues to grow rapidly according to our market and consumer research.

While a majority (55 percent) of retailers that participated in Pet Business» online survey indicated that at least half of their non-consumable product assortment is made in the USA, this is well below the numbers seen in the food and treat categories.

In addition, some retailers note that the number of options at their disposal is also much smaller outside the food and treat categories.

That is truly the dividing line between natural and artificial in the food and treat categories.

All one has to do is look at the pet food and treat categories to see what kind of potential this trend can hold for businesses that cater to doting pet owners, who are increasingly gravitating to what they perceive as healthier options for their beloved furry friends.

In August 2014, 39 percent of products launched in the pet foods and treats category had a «Made in the USA» label.

The other factor powering up sales is that there are more and more grain - free selections available, comprising an ever - growing segment in the food and treat categories.

Loesch: The role of general manager gives me an opportunity to play a role in many different aspects of the business with the goal of continuing to pioneer new, fast - growing pet food and treat categories — while helping Sojos expand and refine operations.

Not exact matches

Brendan Kennedy, the cofounder of Privateer Holdings, which owns various marijuana companies like Marley Natural and Canadian pharmaceutical - grade cannabis producer Tilray, says his companies are expanding abroad while the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the Food and Drug Administration debate whether or not to treat the plant as a medicine or keep it in the same category as heroin.

Barbara Evans of the University of Houston Law Center in Texas noted, however, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will have to decide whether gene editing should be treated as a drug or a medical device, because the two categories are regulated very differently.

With growing consumer interest in high - quality pet nutrition and an ever - expanding variety of food, treats and other consumables on the market, retailers have an opportunity to reach new levels of sales success with these fast - moving categories.

While food and treat products that are made in the USA — from wholesome, domestically sourced ingredients, of course — have proven quite an easy sell for pet stores, some retailers point out that the trend has yet to reach its full potential in other product categories.

The steady stream of new products may add life to the natural treats category, but Dave DeLorenzo, president of Vetscience LLC — makers of Fruitables brand pet food and treats — cautions that, with so many options on the market, retailers have to become more judicious and informed about what they choose to stock.

San Roman notes that many stores are set up with food, toys, treats and other categories in distinct locations, and this arrangement misses a huge opportunity to inspire add - on purchases when a customer comes in to restock on food or another basic item.

However, despite these challenges, pet specialty are still stocking their shelves with «Made in the USA» products in categories beyond food and treats.

Raw pet food and treats represent a product category in which independent retailers can thrive, provided they take the right approach to building a selection and educating customers.

«The positive benefits of dogs working for their food and treats while eliminating destructive behaviors are some of the reasons the future of this category will continue to grow.»

«This shift in the cat parent profile changes how cat food is bought,» says Chanda Leary - Coutu, senior marketing communications manager for WellPet, a natural pet food company based in Tewksbury, Mass. «Research has also shown Millennial pet parents have a keen interest in natural foods, which presents an opportunity for us to innovate in the category and experiment with treat flavors, forms and textures that cats will undoubtedly enjoy.»

«It's the social trends of today that are fueling the growth of this category,» says Brad Gruber, president and chief operating officer of Health Extension Pet Care, a producer of holistic dog and cat food based in Deer Park, N.Y. «With lifestyles changing and pets being treated like family, consumers want foods that are superior to their own and they are comfortable splurging on their pet's food, being the valued member of the family that they are.»

All the new entrants into this category brings up another issue pet specialty retailers should be aware of, says Maribeth Burns, vice president of corporate communications for Orrville, Ohio - based Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., which makes premium wet and dry foods and treats for dogs and cats.

TruFood is available in three categories: Baked Blends Dry Food, Tasty Pairings Wet Food and CocoChia Bakes Treats.

This is unfortunate, as the country of origin can affect product safety in categories other than food and treats.

Zuke's new treats represent just one of the many trends that are popular within the natural treat and food category today.

Naturally Delicious There may be many different types of products that make it into the natural category, but edibles — food, treats and supplements — are still, by far, the largest segment of the industry.

Interest in high end, premium pet food and treats continues to be a key driver for increased spending in the pet food category, but as owners increasingly value shop for these items, total food spending growth continues to slow down.

Interest in high end, premium pet food and treats continues to be a key driver for increased spending in the pet food category.

But some foods are trickier — particularly the «healthier» sweet treats that do not readily fall into any of our basic food categories (the big ones being meat, fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy).

Blue Buffalo is definitely doing better business due to the availability of several categories of food like dry, wet and pet treats for both cats and dogs.

Foods and treats were the first big pet categories affected, thanks to the tainted - food scares, but other pet categories — such as toys, grooming products and supplements, for example — have also experienced an influx of natural and organic products.

There are a number of product categories that have proven to be a great fit for the grooming salon environment, including home grooming products, impulse items like treats and toys, and even pet food.

Producing ultra-premium raw pet food, treats and snacks for cats and dogs, this brand leads the freeze - dried category with unique products and innovation.

One of the fastest - growth contenders globally in the pet food industry, specializing in the raw pet food category, Vital Essentials and Vital Cat make up the fourth largest brand with frozen and freeze - dried entrees, treats and snacks for dogs and cats.

CLC: We're starting to see natural pet food expand into new categories of food and treat options.

We offer a perfect platform to buy online cat food from among different categories such as wet food, dry food, prescription diets, kitten food, treats and chews; and milk replacement and weaning.

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More than 80 percent of retailers surveyed by Pet Business pointed to food and treats as product categories in which the natural movement is having the biggest impact.

TruFood features four categories of food options for dogs and cats: Baked Blends dry food, Tasty Pairings wet food, Protein Bites treats and CocoChia Bakes treats.

«Fish is certainly a new and growing category within dog food, and we think there is a good opportunity for it in treats as well,» says Abramson.

The Natural Touch Natural is one trend that has gained traction in the food and treat segment, and one that consumers are paying closer attention to in the spa product category.

In general, as with other impulse purchase categories, treats should be located toward the front of the store so that customers walk through the section before reaching food and litter products.

Sojos, maker of raw pet food and gourmet treats, has unveiled Sojos Complete for Puppies, the first life - stage food in the raw, shelf - stable food category.

The growth in sales of grain - free food and treats is one of the most important trends in the pet care category.

Loesch: We've most recently unveiled two new recipes made specifically for puppies: Sojos Complete for Puppies, the first life - stage food in the raw, shelf - stable food category; and Sojos SimplyPuppy, raw, all - meat treats.

Retailers that flood their shelves with grain - free food and treats are sure to learn this lesson the hard way when customers inevitably become confused by all of the options in front of them, leading them to abandon the category, and maybe even the store, altogether.

Treats are low priced, creatively packaged and can easily create a quick turn - over of product in the cat food category.

While food and treats make up the bulk of raw nutrition offerings in pet stores, the category does extend beyond the traditional.

«When crafting our Skinny Bakes recipe, we wanted to build on these benefits and take the baked treat category to the next level, bringing to market a nine - calorie, vegan baked treat made with only whole - food ingredients and no fillers or by - products.»

Once retailers have a good supplement section and have educated themselves about the category, boosting sales in the store is as easy as starting a conversation at the register with pet parents who are purchasing a food or treat item.

«We expect the natural category to continue to outpace the market, with lots of opportunity in the treat and alternative foods categories.»