- by Daniel Granderson
- January 9 2020
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet health
- veterinarians
Pet Food and Health: The Veterinary Angle
As with pet health choices generally, veterinarians should play a more proactive role in guiding their customers to balanced pet food choices.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 2 2020
- eco-friendly
- food marketing
- food research
- food retail
- food shoppers
- food trends
- local foods
- natural foods
- organic food
Many Brands Succeeding with Affluent Food Shoppers Share Common Threads
Affluent consumers favor small food brands that market their products based on the themes of simplicity, honesty, freshness, local ties, Fair Trade, eco-friendliness, and philanthropy.
- by Daniel Granderson
- December 2 2019
- fast-casual restaurants
- food and beverage
- foodservice
- restaurant
Restaurant Gift Card Use Trends Up
Growth in use of restaurant gift cards, much like growth in the use of restaurant coupons, is outperforming overall market trends, reports Packaged Facts in the recent market research study "Eating Trends: Restaurant Use."
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 20 2019
- baby boomers
- cats
- dogs
- pet owners
- pet trends
- pets as family
Make Way for Boomer Pet Owners!
Packaged Facts' report "Pet Population and Ownership Trends in the U.S: Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets, 3rd Edition" suggests that substantial opportunities among pet owners in the 55-and-over age group are hiding in plain sight.
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 11 2019
- Amazon
- ecommerce
- food and beverage
- groceries
- grocery delivery
- grocery shopping
- online grocery shopping
- online purchases
- online retail
- Whole Foods
What’s Next for Amazon: Expanding AmazonFresh Beyond Online Grocery and into Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Integrating AmazonFresh as a free benefit for Prime members is a masterstroke that increases the odds that the AmazonFresh brand will soon be displayed across physical storefronts, where Packaged Facts envisions that click-and-collect and home delivery will be offered for free to Prime members.
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 5 2019
- co-branded credit cards
- holiday shopping
- private label credit cards
Credit's Due: Increased Consumer Buying Power Necessitates Greater Consumer Responsibility
Private label cards are helping customers make large purchases that they otherwise might not be able to pay for all at once, such as appliances, home entertainment systems, or Christmas gifts for a household.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 22 2019
- cats
- dogs
- functional foods
- pet
- pet health
- pet retail
- pet supplements
- pet treats
Dogs and Cats Sink Teeth into Functional, Healthy Pet Treats
In addition to unusual or exotic proteins, treat marketers are relying on functional ingredients to capture pet owners’ attention, making it possible for them to address pet health and wellness issues while enjoying “treat time.”
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 10 2019
- pet
- pet care
- pet research
- pet supplements
- pet treats
- pet trends
- pets as family
3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Relaxed & Happy
Enjoy this guest blog by Dogviously
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 1 2019
- dog food
- pet food
- pet products
- pet retail
Room for Growth in Puppy Food
Examining the demographics of puppy food purchasers.
- by Daniel Granderson
- September 20 2019
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
- pet care
- pet food
- pet health
- pets as family
10 Common Plants Dangerous to Pets
Pet owners can, with a little research and some care, continue to enjoy their gardens, houseplants, and cut flowers. They just need to exercise some caution. This guest blog by Rover.com discusses ways to prevent pet exposure to toxic plants.
