For example, the percentage of dog owners who purchased natural and / or organic
pet foods increased in 2012, regardless of whether the dog was small, medium or large.
GfK's data, which is collected from pet stores across the country, reveals that while the average per - pound price of pet diets increased by 5.3 percent between 2013 - 2014, the price of grain - free
pet foods increased by four percent, gluten - free diets by two percent, limited - ingredient diets by 3.4 percent and freeze - dried foods by just 1.4 percent.
According to GfK, during the period between 2011 - 2014, the average per - pound price of
pet food increased by 23 percent, while that of grain - free diets increased by 15 percent and limited - ingredient diets increased 6.7 percent.
Not exact matches
A
pet food manufacturer installs tubular drag cable conveyors in a new processing line to
increase production and reduce operating costs.
PET is widely used for packaging in the non-alcoholic beverage and
food industries, allowing brand owners and manufacturers to reduce production and transportation costs while taking advantage of this material's greater design flexibility and
increased sustainability.
Wagg Foods, a leading producer of high - quality
pet food, has
increased its OEE efficiency by 30 %, secured its packaging lines from errors and ensured full compliance with retailers» code of practice with OAL Connected, a modular suite of packaging line software.
«Leah McAdaragh was selected from a large pool of eligible candidates due to her impressive track record of
increasing distribution and sales for emerging
food brands,» said ADF Foods Vice President
Peter Sartorio.
As growing numbers of people consider
pets less as animals and more as family members, Okin said, pampering has
increased and the options for
pet food with high - quality meat has kept pace.
For IgE mediated
food allergy, eczema and rhinitis
increased the risk of development but for non-IgE mediated
food allergy,
increased risk was associated with having a
pet in the house and the age at which solid
food was introduced to an infant.
This is because there is a higher risk of human interaction and persecution in areas where there are more farms, a greater pressure on natural resources through
increased timber extraction and livestock grazing, and even competition for
food from domestic animals kept as
pets.»
«There's
increasing interest in ingredients that positively influence the microbiome, like probiotics, prebiotic fibers and fermented ingredients to support digestive and immune health in
pets,» says Michael Landa, founder and CEO of Nulo Pet
Food in Austin, Texas.
Coalitions also proved effective in halting a proposed
pet food fee
increase in New Mexico.
On the other hand, product recalls and
increased FDA scrutiny of
pet food are not the only factors elevating people's concern about
food safety and quality.
To help
increase awareness, Vital Essentials offers educational seminars in which nutrition experts teach retailers and consumers about the nutritional benefits of feeding raw and dispel misconceptions about raw
pet foods.
This challenge has only grown as the variety and selection of
foods continues to
increase in the small
pet market.
«
Increased emphasis on
food quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog F
food quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of
pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog F
food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog
FoodFood.
«Feeding
pets less
food and the right kind, and
increasing activity more, are necessary to change the cycle of overfeeding, overeating and lack of exercise,» he explains.
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.
The fact that the online retail giant is encroaching further into the
pet sphere with its own
food brand is unsurprising, given the company's announcement at February's
Pet Industry Leadership Conference that it intends to drastically
increase its share of the $ 69 billion
pet care category.
«We are also seeing
increased awareness toward wholefood ingredients, with
pet parents looking for treats made with real
food ingredients, not by - products or fillers.»
Meanwhile, price
increases in the natural
pet food category (23 percent) were on par with the average, and prices in freeze - dried and gluten - free categories actually decreased during that period.
The
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has secured some of the industry's most successful business minds to speak about ways to
increase your business» bottom line and discuss the overall future of the
pet industry; and there will be plenty of time for golf and to enjoy some great
food and drinks.
Kate Jones, president of Platinum Pets, says trends they're following include the
increase in small - dog ownership, an aging
pet population, greater concern over feeding dogs healthier
foods, and Millennials becoming the largest sector of
pet owners.
While raw
pet food sales continue to
increase, consumer perceptions remain a hurdle that every
pet specialty retailer must overcome to be successful in a category full of possibilities.
Increased consumer interest in tracing
food to the source is leading
pet food manufacturers to provide detailed information regarding the origins of their ingredients — and they expect
pet retailers to follow suit.
Any holiday that celebrates with
food is a potential for an
increase in chocolate availability for
pets.
• Do not add butter or seasoning to the rice • Cottage cheese is another option to add to the hamburger • A boiled egg chopped and added to hamburger also works well • Always start with small amounts of
food • Feed your
pet 4 - 5 times during the day • Gradually
increase the amount of
food at each feeding
Switch your dog to any of these Best Organic Dog
Food Brands for a drastic improvement in your
pet's health and an
increase in their lifespan.
Transporting your
pet can
increase the cost such as, it will cost you gas and
food to drive to the place, or you could book a plane ticket to pick up the dog, or you could have it delivered.
«Limited ingredient diets now account for 8 percent of the natural
pet food segment, according to GFK data, and [that] is expected to
increase.»
-- Things like BHA and BHT are chemicals commonly added to
pet foods to
increase their shelf - life.
If you have an adult ferret previously fed dry cat
food, you can convert your
pet to ferret
food by mixing the ferret
food in with the cat
food, gradually
increasing the proportion of ferret
food to 100 % over 2 - 3 weeks.
And the
increase in incidence of these degenerative diseases in dogs and other animals has occurred in direct proportion to the practise of giving
pets raw
food or table scraps, to giving them commercial
pet food.
The Pet Poison Helpline has seen a 330 percent
increase in calls involving
pets and pot in the past five years with about two - thirds of the calls involving
food or oils laced with marijuana or one of its active chemicals.
Because free radicals are impossible to avoid — they come from normal, healthy metabolic processes as well as environmental factors like cigarette smoke, unhealthy
food, and pollution — one of the best ways to fight against them is to
increase your
pet's intake of antioxidant - rich
foods.
Adding Daily Digestive Enzymes to your dog's feeding routine will help unlock the full benefits of your
pet food,
increase nutrient absorption, improve digestion and promote immune function, all leading to a further cascade of benefits.
We recommend that when changing your
pet's diet; mix the old
food with the new
food, gradually
increasing the portion of the new
food each day over the span of 1 - 2 weeks.
At our veterinary hospital, we have received
increasing numbers of questions regarding the feeding of raw
food diets to
pets.
Poor quality
food can actually make
pets sick and may
increase the expenses of the
pet shelter.
«With this
increased interest, limited - ingredient diets now account for 8 percent of the natural
pet food segment, according to GfK data, and [this number] is expected to continue to grow,» Brace added.
Activity through play is most effective with obese cats as, in addition to burning calories, it
increases muscle mass,
increases resting metabolic rate, improves mobility and mental stimulation, and often improves the cat — owner bond.10 Owners should be encouraged to
increase their cat's activity level at home gradually, based on its needs, starting with 5 to 10 minutes per day of low - intensity activities for sedentary
pets (e.g., walking).22 Creativity in activities, such as incorporating
food - dispensing toys, placing meals in different parts of the house, and using interactive toys, laser pointers, and electronic mice can also be helpful with a long - term weight loss program.22 Any
increase in physical activity is likely beneficial for a cat of any weight.
What is interesting is the corollary between the
increase in disposable income retained by the consumer as unemployment rates ease, and the willingness to spend that readily on higher quality
pet food.
It is recommended to slowly introduce it by adding the new
food in with the
pet's original
food, gradual
increasing the amount over a 7 - 10 days until only the new
food is remaining.
HSI / Canada has identified that a 1 percent surcharge on
pet supplies sold in Quebec would generate several million dollars of revenue annually (for example, a $ 1.00 tin of cat
food would
increase to $ 1.01), which could be used to fund an enforcement program.
«Although regulations exist for
pet foods,
increase in international trade and globalization of the
food supply have amplified the potential for
food fraud to occur,» wrote Rosalle Helberg, the co-author of the study.
Given the statistics about tick population and
increase in Lyme disease, prevention should be considered a standard part of
pet care, as important as wellness exams, vaccinations and even fresh water and
food.
AvoDerm markets itself as a premium
pet food brand and it has certainly
increased in popularity among discerning
pet owners in recent years.
And because of the incredible results
pet owners see when feeding a raw diet to their
pet, demand for these
foods is
increasing rapidly.
Over 7 days, gradually decrease the amount of the current
pet food while
increasing the amount of new
pet food.
«As new raw and freeze - dried brands enter the holistic
pet food market, consumers have
increased access to nutrition information and an extensive selection of biologically appropriate, minimally processed
pet foods,» she said.