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Consumer Trends: Page 67
Consumer Trends
Czech pig industry poised for growth
Pig farmers in the Czech Republic are trying to stop a dramatic decline in domestic production, which has seen the country’s total pig numbers drop from 5 million in 1989 to 1.4 million in 2012.It’s a decline that has left the home industry clinging to just 50 percent of its own market in the face of pork imports from Germany, Spain, Denmark and Poland, according to Jan Stibal, managing director of the Pig Breeders Association of the Czech Republic.
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5 Ways to Prepare your Facility for AI Implementation
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Learn five key areas to target when laying the groundwork for a potential AI implementation at your facility. Brand Insights from Easy Automation, Inc.
Consumer Trends
Petfood experts target key opportunities and challenges
It’s probably no surprise that when Petfood Industry asked experts from throughout the world for their insights on the industry’s key opportunities and challenges, they identified many more challenges. After all, our industry is facing a number of difficult issues now, with more on the horizon. But these experts also listed plenty of opportunities to continue to grow and innovate.
Consumer Trends
VIV China 2012: Discover China’s poultry, meat and feed markets
China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of agricultural products, and meat is increasingly part of the country’s daily menu. If we look at poultry, the increase in the number of birds slaughtered in 2010 rose by 3.1 percent, and unlike other many other markets, China has strong demand for both chicken and duck meat.
Feed Mill Management
Alexandra de Athayde discusses global feed industry, sustainable solutions
The International Feed Industry Federation represents the global feed industry as an essential participant in the food chain that provides sustainable, safe and nutritious food. With a new executive director, the International Feed Industry Federation is poised to strongly represent the global feed industry on a number of fronts.
Consumer Trends
Alexandra de Athayde discusses global feed industry, sustainable solutions
The International Feed Industry Federation represents the global feed industry as an essential participant in the food chain that provides sustainable, safe and nutritious food. With a new executive director, the International Feed Industry Federation is poised to strongly represent the global feed industry on a number of fronts.
Consumer Trends
Q&A with Pets Eat Fresh CEO Peter Kaufman
The entire, un-edited interview with Pets Eat Fresh founder and CEO Peter Kaufman
Consumer Trends
Manufacturers, retailers discuss functional petfood ingredients
A Q-and-A article in Natural Pet Product Merchandiser discussed with petfood industry professionals the role of functional foods in the retail sector, how to market the products and most effective ways to get customers to switch to these products. Q-and-A panelists included two petfood manufacturers and two pet product retailers: Gary Bursell, CEO of Steve's Real Food; Jennifer Fadal, owner of Wag Natural Pet Boutique; Dale Greenbury, president of Full Petential; and Lisa Pearce, owner of Green Pawz Pet Supply.
Consumer Trends
For petfood, true innovation now lies behind the scenes
For Interzoo 2012, the organizer of the event -- arguably the largest pet trade show in the world -- invited me to give a presentation during the show's international press conference. While honored and flattered by the invitation, I was also rather nervous, initially, because of the requested topic: innovation in petfood and treats.
Consumer Trends
Russian feed market set to increase five-fold by 2020
According to the Russian Union of Feed Producers, in 2011, the Russian feed market increased by 10 percent to 18 million metric tons, compared with 16.4 million metric tons in 2010. Russia’s feed market has been steadily growing since the early 2000s with an average growth rate of about 10 per year.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
Alltech 2012 symposium regulatory session to address feed safety, trade
Alltech’s 28th Annual International Symposium, held May 20–23 in Lexington, Ky., will address the challenges of the increasing global population, evolving regulations and the publicity of food safety through its dedicated regulatory session, featuring expert speakers from leading regulatory organizations and influencers. “Agriculture is at a crossroad between competitiveness, trade, safety and sustainability," said Jean Kennedy, European regulatory affairs manager for Alltech.
Consumer Trends
Alltech 2012 symposium regulatory session to address feed safety, trade
Alltech’s 28th Annual International Symposium, held May 20–23 in Lexington, Ky., will address the challenges of the increasing global population, evolving regulations and the publicity of food safety through its dedicated regulatory session, featuring expert speakers from leading regulatory organizations and influencers. “Agriculture is at a crossroad between competitiveness, trade, safety and sustainability," said Jean Kennedy, European regulatory affairs manager for Alltech.
Consumer Trends
Retail update: how consumers navigate multiple channels for pet products
Paul Cooke, vice president of industry development for Nestlé Purina Petcare, believes the US petfood and treats market has never been so flooded with brands and products all targeting the pet parent. "It doesn't matter whether you're talking about mass, drug, home improvement or convenience stores; everybody competes for the pet consumer," said Cooke in a March 2011 Pet Business article.
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