Tag: pets food mart

Pet Supplies Plus, DoorDash partner for on-demand delivery

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DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus, a pet retail franchise that on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations. Whether it’s restocking food for their companion animals or indulging their pet with a new treat, pet parents can now enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery on DoorDash, said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. “Innovation continues to be a top priority for our brand as we assess how else we can meet the needs of our neighbors,” said Rowland. “This new partnership with DoorDash provides another option for our neighbors to get what they need…
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Examining the pet food market: approaches and alternatives

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How has the landscape of the pet food industry evolved in recent years? Kate Kehoe of FMCG Gurus delves into market trends, revealing emerging demands in the current pet retail landscape. In recent years, the pet food industry has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. Pet owners are increasingly seeking out products that align with their own health-conscious and environmentally aware dietary habits and lifestyle choices. As the demand for natural and organic ingredients, sustainable practices and personalized nutrition continues to surge, it is evident that pet owners are more invested than ever in ensuring long-term health and wellbeing for their pets.…
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What you need to know about new animal-source food alternatives

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What do these alternatives taste like? In recent years, many companies and governments around the globe have invested billions of dollars to develop and market these alternatives to be as close to animal meats. The plant-based meat retail market reached US$5.6 billion globally in 2021. Some of these products have a similar appearance, smell and texture to conventional meat. However, not all consumers are convinced about the taste. Why do we need alternatives to animal meat and dairy? The global population is growing with eight billion people in the world today. Global demand for meat is expected to grow by…
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Donations needed as pet food costs rise: Guelph Humane Society

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Pet food prices have gone up recently due to inflation. To help pet owners in the community, the Guelph Humane Society has started a pet food bank. It started as a pilot project last year and then became permanent in March, 2023. Staff say when they ended the pilot project there were around 100 people using it per month, but since then, use has tripled. Now those who are facing financial hardships can pick up pet food at participating food banks. “We are currently working with Hope House and Chalmers and Wyndham House. We work in the county with Arthur…
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Meghan Markle targets the pet food market: Duchess of Sussex new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard could sell bird seed and edible pet treats, trademark documents reveal

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Meghan Markle hopes to sell products from bird seeds to pet treats and gardening shears to napkin rings with her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard. The Duchess of Sussex has listed a range of items in documents sent to the US Patent and Trademark Office, also including bath soaps, curtains and yoga blankets. Other items in the papers – which were submitted on March 13 but have only now emerged – are ketchup, incense burners, flower pots, pet food and recipe books. It comes after DailyMail.com revealed Meghan is now eyeing Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty crown as she added cosmetics…
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Pet food trends to watch in 2024

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DECATUR, ILL. — In late 2022, ADM highlighted five trends it expects to drive growth in the food, beverage and pet nutrition industries — protein shifts, traceability, sustainability, social impact and modern pet ownership. How did these trends manifest in the marketplace in 2023? Pet Food Processing followed up with Jorge Martínez, president of ADM Pet Nutrition, to find out. “Our global consumer trends framework is based on in-depth proprietary research and a network of trend explorers around the world, which is key to understanding consumer behavior,” Martínez said. “Thus, it’s no surprise that we clearly see evidence of these…
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SHS holds successful pet food distribution on Tinian, Rota | Local News

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One of the major trends in animal sheltering and humane societies nationwide is understanding the reasons behind pet surrenders and providing support to help individuals keep their beloved pets. As part of this ongoing effort, the Saipan Humane Society is delighted to announce a successful food distribution event to aid pet owners on Tinian and Rota, sponsored by Veterinarians Without Borders. The event was made possible through the generous support of several organizations and dedicated individuals. The pet food, which proved to be a lifeline for many pet owners, was shipped by the US Coast Guard Forces Micronesia-Sector Guam to…
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Report: Cost of pet parenting grows with humanization trend, premium products

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Rover.com, an online marketplace for pet care, released its fifth edition of the True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for dogs and cats. Backed by data and insights from real pet parents, Rover said the report aims to educate and inform current and prospective pet parents about the financial responsibilities and potential costs associated with caring for cat and dog family members. “Stubborn inflationary cost pressures have added to the sticker shock of a new pet in 2024, but perhaps paradoxically the bonds that people share with their dogs and cats have never been stronger,” said Kate Jaffe, trend expert…
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