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Study funded on pets’ and humans’ shared health risks

Pets and their owners may share similar health risks and benefits, and a study to examine that phenomenon was recently funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI).

Photo courtesy of HABRI from nandyphotos | Fotolia

Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Learn how pets think about their food from Temple Grandin

Pet food professionals can get hints about animals’ minds from Petfood Forum 2017 keynote speaker Temple Grandin, PhD.

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Pet Food Market

Infographic: Pet ownership among Generation X decreasing

Millions of potential pet owners may have been lost in Generation X, which has much lower dog and cat ownership rates than baby boomers and millennials.

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Nestlé Purina campaign promotes shelter pet adoption

The 2016 multimedia campaign, which showcases shelter pets, will feature a single-day Purina Better Together adoption event Saturday, October 15.

photo by Andrea Gantz

#tbt Pet-human bonds still drive premium pet food sales

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative surveys examine the correlations among pet ownership, human health and premium pet food purchasing.

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8 Petfood Industry blogs for September

Bloggers and columnists for Petfood Industry recently shared insights on increased US pet food sales, Generation X and pet obesity.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

Pet Food Market

Knowing pets boost our health leads to feeding them well

Pet parents who know the scientific evidence behind the benefits of pet ownership are more likely to provide high-quality pet nutrition and veterinary care.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

4 reasons why Gen X are less likely to be pet owners

Although the US population of dog- or cat-owning households increased over the past 10 years, the number of Generation X pet owners declined.

Pet Food Market

US dog ownership rates topped by young men

Along with ownership trends, the research explored opportunities for market growth in pet foods for older dogs and cats.

Purina smashed own pets-at-work record

June 24 marked the eighteenth annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. To celebrate, Nestlé Purina employees brought 310 pets with them to work, beating the previous record they set in 2015 with 281.

Purina employees during Bring Your Pet to Work Day 2016; courtesy Nestlé Purina

Blue Buffalo raises awareness of pet health

Blue Buffalo Co. is launching a national consumer education campaign to reinforce the importance of regular veterinary care for pet health, well-being and enrichment of the human/animal bond.

Wikimedia Commons | US Air Force photo by Veronica Pierce

INFOGRAPHIC: Most of world owns pets; Dogs are tops

Globally, 57% of consumers own pets, according to more than 27,000 online consumers whom GfK surveyed in 22 countries. Dogs are the most popular pet globally, owned by 33% of respondents.

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