Secondly, since the introduction of super-premium dry pet foods in the mid-70's, manufacturers of super-premium
pet foods demand a super-premium grade of poultry or chicken by - product meal.
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THE installation of a third extruder at LINPAC Ritterhude is enabling the leading European
food packaging manufacturer to deliver products made from up to 100 per cent recycled content for the first time and address the growing
demand for
PET and rPET in north - west Europe.
Creating marketable
pet food is increasingly challenging as
pet owners humanise their
pets and ramp up
demands.
Increasingly,
pet parents are
demanding premium ingredients, local sourcing, customized recipes and variety in the
foods they buy for the furry friends — a reflection of what consumers look for in human
food products.
Though maintaining healthy
pet weight is dependent on the
food choices that consumers make for their animals, these decisions will be easier, as
demand for and supply of natural products continues to grow.
According to Tack — and many other industry experts — much of the
demand for «Made in the USA»
food and treats is driven by ongoing high - profile reports about unsafe products and ingredients from China — reports that all - too - often include a death toll of
pets.
Adolphe agrees that
demand for organic
pet food mimics
demand for organic people
food.
«The rapidly changing consumer
demand for affordable grain - free
pet food was our main focus,» Young says.
Whether including sources of lean protein, or omitting unnecessary fillers, makers of natural
pet foods are aligning their ingredient labels with consumer
demand for real nutrition that optimizes
pet health.
«There is a
demand for organic
pet food, but it is still relatively small,» says Dan Schmitz, national sales manager for Perham, Minn. — based Tuffy's
Pet Foods.
«Our Precise Naturals Grain Free
pet foods have modest protein levels, natural ingredients and are attractively priced at a level that consumers
demand.
Primal
Pet Foods further expanded its offerings to include recipes based on exotic proteins, the
demand for which had grown significantly due to improving consumer education about the impact that nutrition has on a
pet's health — particularly in regards to
food allergies.
Freeze - dried and dehydrated products provide a convenient way for dog owners to incorporate raw
foods into their
pet's diet — at home or on the move — and give
pet specialty retailers plentiful options to meet that
demand.
Consequently, manufacturers continue to develop a host of products that not only satisfy customers»
demand for natural, wholesome
foods, but also sate
pet owner's appetite for high - quality dog nutrition and competitive pricing.
An increasing number of
pet owners are researching and buying natural
foods for their four - legged loved ones, and retailers that can keep up with the latest consumer
demands are well positioned to profit.
Digestive health Probiotics are another on - trend ingredient, driven by the humanization of
pets and the
demand for
pet foods that mirror the benefits of
food for humans.
Leary - Coutu says as the
demand for limited - ingredient products has grown, she's seen more natural
pet food companies adding these formulas to their product offerings, with some offering novel protein sources like lamb and duck, along with grain - free options.
The
demand for natural
food isn't new in the industry, but manufacturers rely on the latest ways in which
pet parents want to feed their animals to develop their newest products.
«The economy is now driving the decisions, and consumers are
demanding natural
pet foods at a fair price.»
«More and more retailers are taking advantage of the growing
demand for freeze - dried; these
foods are by far the fastest growing category of
pet food,» she says.
Wellness is rapidly becoming one of the major contenders in the luxury
pet food world, and its wide range of formulas and flavors attests to the brands success in meeting customer
demand.
It is important to keep your heart failure
pet eating a consistent amount of a high - quality diet versus
demanding they eat a
food that will lead to muscle loss because they are not consuming enough calories.
Consider your
pet's
food allergies or chronic conditions such as renal, liver and heart disease, or pancreatitis which
demand special low - fat diets
Noting the
demand for treats that allergy - prone
pets can enjoy, Caru Pet
Food in Vero Beach, Fla., introduced Soft «n Tasty Baked Bites dog treats in Salmon, Lamb and Venison Recipes.
As the lines between human nutrition and high - quality
pet food continue to merge, market
demand for dog
food also comprises specialty and functional diets.
And because of the incredible results
pet owners see when feeding a raw diet to their
pet,
demand for these
foods is increasing rapidly.
«
Pet food recalls force
pet owners to learn more, ask probing questions and
demand accountability from manufacturers,» Boniface said.
In response to the ever - growing
demand by dog parents for
pet food companies to provide healthier, natural and safe treats for their...
Fortunately, companies that produce
pet foods made with human grade ingredients are emerging to satisfy the
demands of consumers seeking options similar to home - prepared
food.
Heidi Vanorse Neal, co-owner of Loyal Biscuit, which has several stores in Maine, said that while she does not get a lot of
demand for high - protein
foods, during nutritional consultations, variables such as breed, age, medical conditions and the current feeding program always are explored in order to ascertain the best
food to fit a
pet's needs.
New developments in
food processing extrusion also are creating opportunities for
pet food innovation that meet
demand for limited - ingredient diets,
food safety and specific
food labeling.
Pet owner consciousness is on the rise regarding the needs of athletic
pets, and the
pet food industry is seeing steady increase in
demand for these
foods, Govea said.
«Interest in
food and nutrition for humans has skyrocketed,» said John Kampeter, vice president of marketing and sales for Diamond
Pet Foods in Meta, Mo. «It's no surprise that
pet - loving consumers are now thinking about the same issues for their
pets, which is fueling
demand for better - quality
foods along with detailed information about ingredients and how they are produced.»
However,
pet owners in general are calling for more variety in
pet food, said Bryan Nieman, brand director at Fromm Family Foods in Mequon, Wis., and
demand varies from specific ingredients to specialty diets.
Premium priced
pet foods, organic dog
foods, and natural dog
foods have also been in higher
demand in recent years, which is driving up the gross sales of the market.
It's no wonder then that the
demand for fresher, better dog
food is growing rapidly as
pet owners look to improve their entire family's health, including
pets.
Pet owners can help themselves by doing a little research, by choosing a
food that meets their needs as well as Rover's, and by
demanding proof when told that so - and - so company uses roadkill, harmful chemicals, or rendered
pets in its
food or that a home - prepared raw meat and vegetable diet is healthy and commercial
foods are making dogs sick.
Due to high
demand, qualifying low - income Utah residents who have
pets may receive
pet food once per quarter.
«We've seen the
demand for our products double in the past year and are seeking new partnerships to help meet the needs of consumers globally,» commented Ron Franklin, International Sales Director for Vital Essentials and Vital Cat ™ branded
pet food.
During Petfood Forum 2018, speakers shared insights into everything from
pet food ingredient trends, dog evolution, palatability trials, consumer
demands and more.
As these generations gain influence, their
demands for healthier, more transparent and ethically sourced
pet foods are becoming more apparent.
«There continues to be strong
demand from
pet parents looking for
food and treats that are healthier and offer functional benefits.
The trends started in the human
food realm, but are migrating into what consumers
demand in their
pets»
food too.
This trend goes hand in hand with increasing consumer
demand for organically produced, minimally processed
foods as more health and environmentally conscious shoppers vote with their dollars and sense: And with veterinarians recognizing and the harmful consequences of most manufactured
pet foods, and treating their animal patients accordingly.
Until
pet owners
demand equal treatment from
food regulating industries, they will not receive it.
We see the natural
pet food industry growing and changing much like human
food trends are — including an increased
demand for quality, natural ingredients that are consciously sourced.
In order for this to become a reality in the
pet food industry, more concerned owners need to
demand higher standards and challenge companies that make inaccurate claims.
I'd have to guess that if a manufacturer gets a bulk of ingredients - perhaps more raw ingredients than what
demand of finished
pet food is - many go ahead and process the
food and hold it until the need (orders) arrive.
Demand to know where the dog treats and / or
food are made, manufactured and packaged, and BOYCOTT ALL
PET PRODUCTS FROM CHINA!!!! Our dogs» lives are too precious to chance from greedy companies in China who allow plastics in their
food!!!
In response to the ever - growing
demand by dog parents for
pet food companies to provide healthier, natural and safe treats for their dogs, Castor & Pollux Natural Petworks, a leader in organic and natural
pet products, launched ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies.