Pet Care

Industry Roundup

Pet Food

Nestle Purina Pet Care to invest at least US$100M to expand its manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin; expansion to add over 75 new roles and over 25,000-sq-ft of space for new production lines and equipment to increase output by 30% or more
Daily Jefferson County Union (07/15)

Sustainable pet food company Because, Animals debuts Immune Health Sprinkles, Joint Boost Sprinkles and Wellness Sprinkles for its Bmmune Nutritional Yeast supplement line for cats and dogs; brand recycles plastic water bottles into pouches for packaging
Pet Plus Magazine (07/15)

Pet Care Products

Survey shows pet stores in Chile have tripled since 2019 to around 1,120 from 344, which serves the country's estimated 14 million pets; Petco is expected to launch an e-commerce platform in the country before setting up conventional stores: Georesearch
El Diario (SABI English Language Abstracts) (07/18)

India-based Cosmo Films announces new brand identity, Cosmo First; strategic decision comes considering the company’s business activities have expanded beyond films into specialty chemicals and D2C pet care
WhatTheyThink (07/18)

Pet Ownership

Air Canada suspends pet travel in cargo holds until September 12, due to congestion, delays and logistical complications at Canadian airports; airline will honor existing commitments and small animals in carriers that fit under seats can still fly
Airguide Business (07/12)

Pet Care

Mars Petcare names Nefertiti Greene as president of its new science and diagnostics division, where she will report to Mars Petcare president Loic Moutault; Greene most recently served as head of enterprise strategy and chief of staff to the CEO
Pet Plus Magazine (07/15)

Goldsboro, North Carolina-based company Stormberg Foods recalls Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo's Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats; product sample tests positive for Salmonella
Roanoke-Chowan News Herald (07/15)

European natural dog chew company Canophera expands to independent pet retailers across California and Nevada via distributor Canine Brands; vegan coffee wood chews do not require tree uprooting or cutting for production and are less likely to splinter
Pet Plus Magazine (07/15)

Pet Food

Commentary: General Mills, Mars among food giants charting growth path in pet food, as 'humanization of pet food' entices human food companies eager to find new markets; CFRA notes consumers will trade down for themselves before trading down for their pet
Axios Media Inc. (07/12)

Dry pet food company Nunn Milling Company launches Butcher’s Best Signature Menu recipes with two whole-grain options and two sensitive skin and stomach options; antioxidant-rich recipes are made with no corn, wheat or soy and are locally made in the US
Pet Plus Magazine (07/12)

Natural dog and cat treats company Pure Treats' PureBites brand launches video advertising campaign ‘A Few Simple Ingredients, A Lot of Happy Pets’; products include RAW Freeze Dried Treats and Food or Toppers, Gently Air-Dried Treats and Squeezables
Pet Plus Magazine (07/12)

 Club Store

Costco says it will open more stores in Christchurch and Wellington, New Zealand, if its Auckland mega-store at Westgate succeeds; company looks to have half a million people in a trade area, which it defines as a 45 minute drive in any direction
Bay of Plenty Times (New Zealand) (07/18)

Walmart in Jacksonville, Florida, to undergo US$1.3M in renovations, including garden area, breakroom, signage improvements; Jacksonville Sam's Club to also undergo US$1.1M in renovations, including new fresh juice area, refrigerated cases, sales areas
Florida Times-Union (07/18)

 E-Commerce Trends & Statistics

Fitch: Grocery store players that can offer more holistic subscription services beyond just delivery could gain market share with consumers who are increasingly bargain hunting; examples include Instacart allowing users to share membership with family
Fitch Solutions Sector Intelligence (07/18)

Sanitary napkins are most popular period products in India, mostly from cultural taboos, but rising awareness for women's health will boost alternatives; emerging brands note trends in eco-friendly/reusable products, holistic wellness, online availability
afaqs.com (07/18)

 Supermarket

Kroger opens ghost kitchen in Dallas, its third with partner Kitchen United MIX; so-called 'virtual food court' allows customers to place orders online or in-person via kiosk, then pick up their meals on-site or have them delivered
Supermarket News (07/18)

Amazon Fresh to offer Prime members 20% discount on rotating array of essential grocery items, prepared foods at all Amazon Fresh stores; move comes as soaring food prices put increased importance on competitive pricing
Fitch Solutions Sector Intelligence (07/18)

 Stock