After that, I started
seeing pet products and wanted to make them better and more unique.
Not exact matches
The management restructure
sees the appointment of
Peter Thornton, previously executive director with responsibility for spreads and liquid
products, as executive managing director of the food division, who will also continue his current responsibilities in respect of Yoplait Dairy Crest.
Researcher from the University of South Australia, Dr
Peter Clifton, said the cereal was the most innovative cholesterol lowering
product he has
seen in 15 years.
The Naturally Good Expo is Australia's first business - to - business trade exhibition that will bring together all sectors of the industry to
see the latest
products, innovations and trends in food and beverages, supplements, beauty, household and
pet products.
I JUST
saw a chia
product in Whole Foods and all I could think was «People are eating their
pets?!»
From cleaning
products to
pet food and cosmetics, organics is moving from mostly food for the fringes to being mainstream, and including non-food areas as it is increasingly
seen as a lifestyle choice.
At one time, Parenting.com cited harnesses as one of the most ridiculous parenting
products, claiming that «kids should just be taught to hold hands and stay where their parents can
see them rather than be treated like the family
pet.»
Peter — I was happy to
see your notes about UCAN — I purchased a small order of the vanilla protien
product the other day after
seeing you mention it & doing some research on it.
I am a veterinarian and I used the
product with my own and may clients
pets as a omega 3 source and have
seen some great health benefits in animals a well.
Through this process I
saw the opportunity to reach more people with my designs and I started forming licensing partnerships with companies that made high quality apparel, cleaning
products, bathroom accessories, area rugs, pillows and poufs, scented home accessories,
pet bedding and accessories, kitchen and dining textiles and more.
Lastly, «The British Touch» (4 mins., 480i) is more
product placement for onscreen sponsor British Airways; and «On Location with
Peter Lamont» (14 mins., 480i)
sees the veteran production designer narrating home videos of his location scouts.
Like it or not, the Internet has become a big influence on consumer shopping patterns; and while e-commerce still accounts for only a relatively small portion of
pet product sales, industry experts almost universally agree that we are only
seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact that web - based retailing will have on the
pet care category.
While it is obvious that the natural
products trend is still having a big impact on the
pet industry — and on
pet specialty stores, in particular —
Pet Business recently conducted a survey of
pet store owners and operators to
see just how pervasive the the natural movement has become, as well as to reveal some of the challenges and opportunities facing
pet stores in this area.
«We are really
seeing the industry shift its focus from generic
pet products and gifts for the masses to custom, personalized gifts for both
pets and
pet lovers,» Rice says.
«With that, they're caring more and spending more on their well being and therefore you're
seeing a rise in
products such as natural / organic consumables and specialized
pet health goods like dog diapers, belly bands, anxiety wraps, pee pads, supplements, etc., which is one of our main focuses at
Pet Parents.»
«I think you will
see a continuance of natural - based
products that meet the needs of the
pet and mindset of the consumer,» explains Reid.
With a
pet's health and well being in mind,
pet parents
see the benefit of spending a little more to know where the
products they buy are coming from.
Several years ago, it
saw a significant amount of M&A activity among
pet product manufacturers, as bigger players bought up small, up - and - coming brands in key
product categories.
Chelsea Joyce, vice president of sales at Littleton, Colo. - based
Pet Releaf, has
seen growth in natural alternatives across all kinds of wellness
products as
pet parents invest in holistic and organic solutions.
A growing number of single - store operators and chains alike are
seeing the value of delivering a unique shopping experience that keeps consumers in the aisles longer — whether it's by offering reliable
pet care advice, complementary services, fun events,
product sampling centers or even
pet - centric cafés.
We will be showing people a full range of new
products that can do everything from allow you to check in and
see what your
pets are up to no matter where you are to a simple system that will keep
pets from roaming too far.
«It is important to display at least one piece of furniture from the
product line, so
pet parents can
see and experience the sturdiness, quality and size of the
product,» she says.
«Just like families want more natural and organic alternatives for themselves, they
see the same and oftentimes more importance for their
pets, which are highly susceptible to chemicals and toxins found in many conventional
products that use artificial fragrance to cover up odors on surfaces and in the air.»
We
see these desires manifesting in trends like natural
products, clean labels, whole - food ingredients and diets that speak to the activity levels of individual
pets.
«People choose
products for their
pets in the same way as they would for themselves, so as we
see an increase in gluten - free or low - fat claims for humans, we'll
see the same for
pet snacks,» Metz says.
Customers might start coming to the store every week to
see the new pictures and stories — and potentially buy new
products or
pets.
Eventually, however, the connection was made as
pet stores came to
see the value of stocking the company's
products and distributors picked them up.
As Millennial shoppers increasingly drive
pet product trends, the market is
seeing a wider variety of simple, all - natural dog chews.
However,
pet store and salon employees can make
product recommendations, when appropriate, and it is reasonable that someone who
sees or hears about problems and solutions for dozens of itchy dogs every week would have some useful feedback for
pet owners.
Shoppers in independent
pet stores expect to
see unique
products; displays can introduce customers to new or one - of - a-kind
products they just have to have.
«People are realizing the benefits of keeping their
pets mentally engaged,» says Emily Benson, marketing director for Hutto, Texas - based Starmark Pet
Products, Inc. «As such, I think we will continue to
see an evolution of more innovation and creativity in this category.»
Other
pet manufacturers agree, noting that if the results and benefits are there, consumers will
see the worth in spending more money for the
products.
Seeing these
products in action can convince even the most skeptical
pet owners to trade - up to these higher - end models.
«As spending continues on core services and
products to keep
pets healthy, comfortable, active and well trained, we have also
seen big changes in the gifts for
pet lovers segment of the
pet industry,» says Gila Kurtz, co-owner, founder and vice president of sales at Dog is Good, which makes a wide variety of dog - inspired apparel and gifts for people and
pets.
Of course, the supply - demand dynamics of «Made in the USA»
products in non-consumable
pet product categories and the challenges that these dynamics present, can be
seen reflected in the assortments on
pet store shelves.
«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.»
With a large and continually expanding variety of
products on the market, chews are clearly no exception to the ever - growing trend toward natural
pet products seen throughout the industry.
It's best to consult your
pet supplier to
see what
product will work best for your fish, but commercially available dechloramination
products and specialized carbon filters with highquality granular activation carbon are typically most successful in removing chloramine from the water.
In a recent survey conducted by
Pet Business, 91 percent of
pet specialty retailers indicated that they have
seen an up - tick in the number of shoppers who are specifically looking for
products that are made in the USA.
Natural
products, for example, now represent roughly 40 percent of total
pet food revenue in farm and feed stores — well below the 70 percent we
see in
pet retail.
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.
Retailers can expect to
see a growing number of informed consumers support the eco-friendly
pet products market by purchasing goods that reflect their own values regarding protecting the environment and social responsibility.
«If consumers don't
see a difference in the health of their dogs, they are likely to buy the
product once, maybe twice, and then say it isn't worth it,» says Derek J. Archambault, director of marketing,
pet and retail, for FoodScience Corporation in Williston, Vt. «That has a negative effect on the brand, the retailer and potentially even the supplement category.»
In addition, there are usually repeat sales because once the owners
see how much their
pets enjoy these
products, they buy a new one when they start to fall apart.
Now, I'm not saying that readers of
Pet Business should expect to start
seeing video games and toys that offer a virtual
pet experience in our New
Products section, nor am I suggesting that retailers add these products to their shelves — though I wouldn't necessarily dismiss t
Products section, nor am I suggesting that retailers add these
products to their shelves — though I wouldn't necessarily dismiss t
products to their shelves — though I wouldn't necessarily dismiss the idea.
Seeing the
products in action will also help shoppers to envision how their
pet might respond to it.
Younger
pet owners tend to
see pets as members of the family and therefore are willing to spend more on the very best
products.
According to Mizrahi, the rescue immediately started
seeing great effects from the
products on nervous
pets, as well as
pets with other afflictions.
LIEN: We continue to
see opportunities for outdoor
products in the
pet industry, as well as for
pet products in the outdoor industry.
I have helped manage many cases where we reassured the
pet owner and the DVM that if the vomiting, diarrhea or other signs they were
seeing were from the
product they used (floor cleaner, air freshener, etc), the signs should resolve without the need for meds, but it turned out the
pet had a completely unrelated urinary tract or respiratory infection.