“It is common knowledge among pet industry insiders—retailers, manufacturers and distributors alike—that pet owners are more receptive than ever to buying products designed to improve or possibly extend the lives of their pets. Products that can rightfully claim to be all natural have even more appeal. The flip side, however, is that while the pet product market is starting to bubble over with products such as supplements and health remedies, the average independent pet specialty…”
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“One thing differentiating many manufacturers of natural dog foods from their conventional counterparts—aside from their products, of course—is their personal connection to what they do. Whether they have been in the business for generations or they are new to the market, these companies have channeled a passion for pets into…”
“As consumers continue becoming more health conscious, they are more mindful not only of what they put in their pets’ food bowls, but also of what goes in the litter box. Trends in the natural cat litter category are starting to mirror trends in other categories of natural products. In…”
““We love our pets, and we love our environment ... Why not buy products that support the benefit of both?” That’s Zach Schuchart talking. He’s the sales manager and co-owner of The Good Dog Company, a manufacturer of natural collars and leashes made from certified-organic hemp and cotton canvas. Based…”
“It was probably inevitable, given the family member-like status dogs have assumed. Just as people are struggling with their weight, dogs are gaining in girth as well. According to Steve King, vice president of sales and marketing for Globalinx Pet LLC, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based company that produces Benni &…”