- by David Lummis
- April 5 2021
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market research
- pet trends
U.S. Pet Population in the Wake of COVID-19

When the initial impacts of COVID-19 started being felt beginning around March 2020, the pet industry anticipated that dog ownership especially would get a boost among a national population that found itself homebound, socially isolated, and well aware of the mental and physical health benefits of pet ownership, including in relation to stress.
- by Daniel Granderson
- March 9 2021
- cats
- dogs
- ecommerce
- online purchases
- online retail
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
Pet Industry's E-Commerce Growth Will Outlast Pandemic
Even before the pandemic, e-commerce sales were a primary pet market driver. David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, discusses this and other trends at Global Pet Expo Digital Access on March 24.
- by Daniel Granderson
- March 1 2021
- health and wellness
- healthy eating
- nutrition
- plant protein
- sports nutritional products
- sports supplements
How to Create a Plant-Based Diet Suitable For Sports-Lovers

Thinking of going vegan? Giving up animal products doesn’t have to diminish your athletic capacity. Here’s how to create a plant-based diet for sports-lovers.
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 25 2021
The Instagramization of Beverage Marketing

More beverage companies are specifically designing or redesigning their products for Instagram and other social media.
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 10 2021
- food and beverage
- food trends
- gardening
- Gen Y
- home and garden
- lawn and garden
- Millennials
Millennials and the Food Gardening Plant Parent Trend

Plant-loving Millennials are treating plants as an initial step toward the responsibility that comes with parenting or homeownership.
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 2 2021
- cats
- dogs
- pet care
- pet health
- pet supplements
- pet trends
During Pandemic, CBD Products a High Point in Pet Supplements
New Packaged Facts report "Pet Supplements in the U.S., 8th Edition" examines how CBD supplements are trending and boosting sales in the pet market.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 25 2021
- digital devices
- e-shopping
- Gen Y
- online purchases
- online retail
- social media
Trending Digital Habits of Millennials and Gen Z Amidst the Pandemic

Both Millennial and Gen Z cohorts have experienced changing digital habits since the beginning of the pandemic.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 20 2021
- food
- food and beverage
- fruit
- healthy eating
- plant protein
3 Plant-Based Consumer Insights for Veganuary
Veganuary offers the opportunity to remember that plant-based eating and sustainability are some of the top food trends affecting consumer preferences and food product launches in recent years, causing more general consumers to think about these issues, not just those following veganism or vegetarianism.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 12 2021
- dog food
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet food
- pets as family
10 Healthiest Human Foods You Should Be Feeding Your Dog

Not all human food is bad for dogs. In fact, some are quite healthy for your pup. Here are the 10 healthiest human foods you should be feeding your dog.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 4 2021
- almond milk
- cashew milk
- dairy
- dairy alternative
- dairy-free
- eggs
- food and beverage
- food avoidance
- milk
- milk alternatives
- soy milk
Lactose Intolerance, Food Allergies, & Sensitivities Create New Opportunities for Plant-Based Dairy

Because allergies to milk and eggs are relatively common, many consumers with allergies to these ingredients may turn to plant-based dairy or egg alternatives to be able to enjoy the functions or flavor of products they normally cannot eat.