x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Pet Food Insider

The Pet Food Insider

Your inside look at the trends transforming pet nutrition. From AI-driven innovation to personalized products and sustainability, we break down what’s next in the pet food industry—one episode at a time.

business marketing

All Episodes

20:54

Ep 18: Pet Food Market Moves: Price Shock, Protein...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/08/25

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS Algae, Ahiflower & Fermentation Are Rewiring Omega-3 Sourcing Pet parents want climate-positive nutrition, and suppliers are answering with plant- and microbe-derived DHA/EPA to reduce pressure on fisheries. Highlights include algae-based DHA produced via precision fermentation (35% DHA in biomass powder; see page 5) and ahiflower’s high ALA/SDA profile plus strong conversion data; one algal oil claims each ton replaces 66 tons of wild-caught fish (page 6),

en-us

11:58

Ep 17: Gen Z Demands, £1.7B Pet Birthday Boom &...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/08/11

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS Zoomers drive ingredient scrutiny and eco-minded choices: Nearly 6 in 10 pet parents say they always research their pets’ food, with interest spiking among higher-income households. Gen Z also brings a sustainability lens: 60% say they usually consider eco-friendly options, and a third of younger owners are cooking gourmet snacks at home. 🧠 Takeaway: Position formulas and messaging around clear ingredients and verifiable sustainability benefits. So...

en-us

16:19

Ep 16: Probiotic Wet Diets, Insect Protein &...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/07/28

Brand⚡️Spotlight Canivora: ⁠https://www.canivora.com/⁠ 🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS Wet vs. Dry Divide Signals Gut-Health Goldmine New survey data shows 57% of wet-food cat parents and 63% of wet-food dog owners actively seek probiotic formulas. Source: ⁠Dry vs. wet: Examining consumer preferences⁠ Dry Feeders Balk at Bug Protein 64% of dry-food dog shoppers would avoid diets listing black soldier fly larvae first. Source: ⁠Dry vs. wet: Examining consumer preferences⁠ ‘Allergy Relief’ Labels

en-us

13:58

Ep 15: Pet Nutrition Market Trends 2025: Science,...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/07/14

Brand⚡️Spotlight Brand: Thanh Phu Packaging Website: ⁠https://www.thanhphupack.com/⁠ 🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS Shelter Surge Spurs Corporate Partnerships With surrender rates rising as pet food prices remain ≈23% above pre-pandemic levels, rescues need help. Brands run “Buy a Bag, Donate a Meal” . Source: ⁠Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike⁠ Personalization & Proof Push the Wellness Market Forward ADM’s 2025 insights show 78 % of owners view nutri...

en-us

21:45

Ep 14: Feeding the Future: How Values, Wellness &...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/30

Brand⚡️Spotlight: Brand's Best Friend Website: ⁠https://brandsbestfriend.io/⁠ Why we love them. Brand's Best Friend are an e-commerce marketplace management agency helping pet food brands grow on platforms like Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart. They are passionate pet people, here to support the success of other pet lovers – just like you. They make it easy for you, so you can focus your time on your business (and your pets). 🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 📈 The Rise of the “Cat Dad” is Reshaping t...

en-us

12:07

Ep 13: From Sourcing to Storytelling: The Emotional...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/16

Brand⚡Spotlight Brand: Foodynamics Website: https://foodynamics.com Why We Love Them Foodynamics is a family-owned freeze-drying company based in Wales, Wisconsin, dedicated to producing freeze-dried, human-grade whole foods for pets. Their philosophy is simple: pets deserve the same quality of nutrition as humans. They use only human-edible products and maintain food safety standards that exceed most human facilities. With minimal processing—avoiding excessive dicing or grinding—Foodynami...

en-us

13:52

Ep 7: Beyond the Bowl: Health, Innovation, &...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🏥 Chewy’s Vet Clinics Power Growth and Loyalty Chewy’s veterinary services strategy is outperforming expectations. Its 8 vet clinics are exceeding projections—and over 50% of new clinic visitors shop Chewy retail within 30 days. While expansion is coming, 2025 is capped at 20 new locations due to operational constraints. 🧠 Takeaway: Health services drive high retention. Adjacent service models can deepen ecosystem loyalty and recurring revenue. 🌍 Consumers Are

en-us

16:19

Ep 5: Purpose, Personalization, and the Pet Identity...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 💡 Pet Owners Want Purpose — and Personalization Wisdom Panel’s 5 million DNA test milestone shows 81% of pet parents see their pet as a child, and 97% talk to them like a person. Today’s consumers expect personalized care—not one-size-fits-all solutions. 🧠 Takeaway: Tailored nutrition, DNA-based plans, and breed-specific benefits build deeper trust with modern pet parents. 🧬 Functional Ingredients Move Beyond Basics Pet parents want more from functional

en-us

11:52

Ep 9: The New Pet Parent Playbook: Value, Visibility,...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🐾 Pet Parents Rewriting the Rulebook A new Gallup study reveals that 52% of U.S. pet parents have skipped or declined vet care—mostly due to cost. This affordability crisis is reshaping how pet parents choose food, treats, and brands. 🧠 Takeaway: Transparent value, health-focused formulas, and cost-sensitive offerings will build long-term trust. 🏷️ Label Literacy & Consumer Trust According to Yummypets and Pets International, 88% of pet parents want

en-us

11:53

Ep 11: The New Pet Care Playbook: Personalization,...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 📦 Amazon Pet Day: High-ROI Channel Activation With lower competition and focused traffic, Amazon Pet Day (May 14–15) offers a better-performing alternative to Prime Day for pet brands. Experts suggest prioritizing Subscribe & Save offers, reorder coupons, and high-margin SKUs to boost visibility, discoverability, and long-term customer value. 🧠 Takeaway: Pet Day isn’t just about volume — it’s a springboard for lasting profit through smarter promotions and

en-us

12:22

Ep 10: The Biotics Boom, GenZ Growth & Fresh Format...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🦠 Biotics Driving Digestive Health Purchases A 2025 survey by Nextin Research found that more than 60% of dog owners are influenced by probiotic content in pet food, with 27% willing to pay more for it. Prebiotics and postbiotics are also gaining traction - a signal that biotic formulations are quickly becoming mainstream in the gut health conversation. 🧠 Takeaway: Brands incorporating and clearly communicating biotic ingredients can leverage high consumer trust

en-us

15:22

Ep 8: Future-Proofing Pet Food: From Lab-Grown Meat...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🧬 Cultivated Meat: Who Will Be the Next Meatly? UK-based Meatly debuted the first lab-grown pet treats earlier this year, but competition is heating up. BioCraft Pet Nutrition and Prefera Pet Food are advancing with a 99% cell-cultured cat food mousse, while U.S.-based Noochies! is betting on regulatory tailwinds to reach market faster. 🧠 Takeaway: Cultivated protein is nearing scale. Monitor regulatory shifts and early adopter signals to shape your entry

en-us

10:15

Ep 6: Reality Check: Redefining Value, Health, and...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 📉 Pet Ownership Plateau — But Cats Climb New data from Packaged Facts shows U.S. pet ownership has leveled at 50% of households. Dog ownership slipped, while cat ownership ticked up from 23% to 24%, driven by housing affordability and a rise in low-maintenance, cat-friendly living. 🧠 Takeaway: Dog-centric brands should recalibrate. Feline-forward strategy is now a growth priority. ⚠️ Obesity Continues to Undermine Pet Health Despite growth in weight-control diets

en-us

13:52

Ep 12: Growth, Trust and the $500B Pet Economy:...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🌍 Global Pet Food Production Rises 4.5% Pet food production reached 37.7 million tonnes in 2024, with a 4.5% global increase, outpacing all other feed sectors. Growth was strongest in Africa (+60%), Asia-Pacific (+11%), and Latin America (+2.8%), driven by pet ownership expansion and premiumization. 🧠 Takeaway: Brands seeking growth should watch emerging markets closely and invest in innovation tailored to premium nutrition and affordability. 🧠 Health > Habit:

en-us

9:21

Ep 2: Omnichannel and Uncertainty: What's Shaping the...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🛍️ Omnichannel or Bust: The “All of the Above” Shopper Is Here According to Packaged Facts and MRI-Simmons, 56% of U.S. pet owners shop across multiple channels—rising to 68% for Millennials. From Walmart to Chewy, shoppers mix platforms for value, service, and convenience. 🧠 Takeaway: The omnichannel shopper is now the norm. Brands must build visibility and loyalty across multiple platforms—not just one. 🌍 Sustainability Messaging Needs a Makeover 77% of

en-us

10:15

Ep 4:How Fiber, Treats, and Mycoprotein are...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🌾 Fiber’s Big Rebrand: From Filler to Functional Fiber is shedding its “filler” label and gaining traction as a premium, functional ingredient. It now supports immunity, digestion, and nutrient absorption. 75% of U.S. pet parents view fiber positively, with 17% actively researching prebiotics in the past year. 🧠 Takeaway: Blends with inulin, chicory, or tapioca present a clear win — promoting transparency and real digestive benefits. 🐾 Functional Treats Go

en-us

13:25

Ep 3: Clarity, Cats, & Customization: Where Pet Food...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/15

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🧠 “More Truth, Less Marketing” Becomes a Consumer Mandate At the 2025 Pet Food Conference, BSM Partners revealed that 93% of consumers want greater transparency in pet food manufacturing, and 79% feel ads are misleading. Most don’t understand terms like “microbiome” or “postbiotics,” but 82% support stricter labeling regulations. 🧠 Takeaway: Simpler language, clearer branding, and value-driven storytelling will drive trust in 2025. 🐱 The Cat Opportunity Is

en-us

9:15

Ep 1: From Tech to Toxins: What Will Define Pet Food...

The Pet Food Insider ·

2025/06/13

🔍 INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS 🧬 Precision Nutrition & the Rise of Pet Tech 2025 is the year pet tech shifts from novelty to necessity. Wearables, smart collars, and diagnostics are enabling hyper-personalized nutrition—from breed-specific enzyme blends to real-time health tracking. Pet parents want control. 🧠 Takeaway: Consumers expect personalized food experiences integrated with health-monitoring tools. Source: Technologies in the pet space, 2025 🧪 Customization, Functionality, Premi...

en-us

18 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...