LendEDU surveyed 1,000 American pet owners to ask them about their spending for their pets and how it affects their personal finances. On average, pet owners spend $139.73 per month on their pet(s).

I  have dogs — three to be exact. And not much is more important to me than my dogs’ health. Yet here we are with another — major — potential pet food recall. Sixteen brands are under the FDA’s watchful eye; most are grain-free versions but the players are some of the higher-end (and more expensive) brands.

It is a new year — with a new Congress, and many new state legislatures — but the same trade wars and scrutiny over packaging and plastics exists; so, what is the outlook for flexible packing in the U.S.? Still strong and growing.

Stand-up pouches(SUPs) is now one of the fastest growing flexible packaging formats with global demand expected to pass 90 billion units in 2017, according to a report from AMI. The favorable development of the total supply chain cost of stand-up pouches and their stronger proposition to promote sustainability compared with rigid packaging alternatives will continue to be the key drivers of demand. 

To launch Friskies® Gravy Swirlers™, Friskies® Extra Gravy Chunky and Friskies® Party Mix™ Gravy-licious treats, Friskies teamed up with Kroger to debut its "Lap It Up" digital video starring the famous frowning Grumpy Cat and Kroger stock car driver A.J. Allmendinger's furry friend, Mr. Tickles. 

Merrick Pet Care's new Fresh KissesTM dental treats for dogs gets packaged in a resealable high barrier PET pouch.

Crave is a new line of pet food that is described as "Ancestral," borrowing from what animals eat in the wild.

The U.S. pet food industry is expected to reach value of U.S. $28.19 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% during 2015-2020 period, triggered by increase in pet humanization and growing pet health concerns.

SHEBA® Brand announces two new products – SHEBA® Meaty Tender Sticks treats and PERFECT PORTIONS™ Cuts in Gravy entrées – now available nationwide.

Growing on the popularity of the brand name, Lucky Dog® treats unveiled its new packaging and unique and original clover shaped dog treat at the 2016 Global Pet Expo, March 16-18 in Orlando.