Packaged Facts: Blog

by David Sprinkle
August 11 2021
dog owners
dogs
pet

10-Year Growth Demographics for Owning Dogs

While the number of retiree households grew by 35% between 2010/11 and 2020/21, the number of dog-owning retiree households grew by 67%.

by Shannon Brown
June 4 2021
dogs
online purchases
pet
pet care
pet medications

COVID-19 Accelerates Online Shift in Pet Medications Sales

Although veterinarians remain the main source for buying pet medications, e-commerce has cornered all the growth momentum.

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.

How to Return to Work Without Stressing Your Pets

As more Americans return to work, it may be time for you to prepare your pet for the new routine of office work.

by Daniel Granderson
August 12 2020
cat food
cats
dog food
dogs
pet
pet food
pet industry
pet market
pet products
pet retail

Finding the Silver Lining in Pandemic-Era Pet Food

COVID-19 has wrought vast and ongoing changes and challenges for U.S. businesses. Nevertheless, the pet food market has been living up to its recession-resistant reputation, highlighting the “silver lining” the overall pet market has experienced as a result of the pandemic.

by Daniel Granderson
January 28 2020
cat owners
cats
dog owners
dogs
pet
pet owners
pet parenting
pet trends
pets as family

Spotify’s New “Pawfect” Music Playlists Are In Tune With Pets and Pet Owners

Gen Z and Millennials represent an important segment for not only Spotify’s new pet-inspired playlists, but also for the U.S. pet industry overall.

by Daniel Granderson
January 21 2020
cats
dogs
pet
pet industry
pet market
pet products
pet supplies

Pet Litter and Clean-Up Products Eliminate the “Ick” Factor in Pet Ownership

Pet owners want products that will make their lives easier, allowing them to change the litter box less frequently, leave their dogs at home without worrying about “accidents,” and easily treat whatever stains, odors, and pet hair situations that do inevitably occur.

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
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.”