Packaged Facts: Blog

CBD Shining a Bright Light on the U.S. Pet Supplements Market

From medicinal marijuana to CBD-infused chewing gum, the human health and wellness market has experienced a surge of interest in cannabis products, a development that has spilled over with gusto into the pet supplements market.

by Daniel Granderson
February 5 2019
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cat food
cats
dog food
dogs
ecommerce
online retail
pet
pet food

Online Sales are Key to Pet Food Growth

The pet food market is in the midst of a retail channel show-down, with online juggernauts Amazon and Chewy pulling out stops while putting pricing pressure on pet specialty and mass retailers and eroding the divide between them.

by Daniel Granderson
January 30 2019
cats
dogs
pet
pet industry
pet products
pet retail

Packaged Facts in the News - "Pets Are Going Digital: Brands Pioneering In The $565M Market For Smart Pet Products"

Forbes: "While smart-pet products is small with sales of $565 million in 2018; it is rapidly growing, up 11% from 2017."

by Daniel Granderson
November 13 2018
cats
dogs
pet
pet care
pet insurance
veterinarians
veterinary

Three Newest Pet Insurance Companies Stake Their Claim

Given the size of the U.S. pet population, market penetration for pet insurance in the U.S. is still comparatively low. This is particularly true when compared to some Western European countries, like the U.K. and Sweden, and indicates the significant potential for market gains in the U.S.

by Daniel Granderson
November 2 2018
cats
dogs
Durable Goods
pet
pet market research
pet products
pet retail

Durable Pet Products Keep Getting Smarter

Convenience is the word in the durable pet products market, with high-tech features and automation allowing pet owners to connect with their pets more easily and participate in their well-being more directly.

by Daniel Granderson
August 1 2018
cats
dogs
pet care
pet health
pet products

Oral Care and Wellness Go Hand in Paw in Pet Market

Pet owners know that caring for their own dental health is essential from an overall wellness standpoint, and they are increasingly realizing that the same holds true for their furry companions.

by Daniel Granderson
June 11 2018
cats
dogs
pet
pet health
veterinarians
veterinary
Walmart

Retail Stores Take on Vets

What happens when Walmart opens up permanent veterinary clinics in its stores?

by Daniel Granderson
May 3 2018
cats
dogs
pet
pet products
pet retail
pet trends

Clean Pets Mean Happy Pet Owners

The “pets as family” trend, fueled by empty-nesting Boomers and Millennials who know no other kind of pet ownership, has put grooming services and products front and center

by Daniel Granderson
April 17 2018
cats
dogs
mergers and acquisitions
pet food
pet market
pet retail

What We're Reading: 14 Acquisitions in Pet Food Industry So Far in 2018

So far in 2018, pet food companies and ingredient suppliers have announced at least fourteen mergers and acquisitions, according to PetfoodIndustry.com.