Amazon Launches Its Own Pet Product Line

There was some big news in the pet industry today, as Amazon launched its own line of pet products.  The pet line, sold under the brand name Wag, is exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers.  Ten types of Wag dry dog food are currently available, and Amazon plans to add pet

Pet Spending Hits New Record

Pet spending in the U.S. has spiked to greater heights than ever before, reaching a record $69.51 billion in 2017 according to final statistics released this week by the American Pet Products Association.  This marks an increase of four percent, or nearly $3 billion, over the 2016 final spending record

Nestle Purina PetCare to Open New Facility

Nestle Purina PetCare has announced plans to build a $320 million manufacturing and distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia.  The factory is expected to add 240 new jobs over the next five years to the Purina workforce (which currently boasts more than 8,000 employees).  Purina hasn’t opened a new U.S. factory

Pet Fooled: New Documentary Sheds Light on Pet Food Industry

The new “Pet Fooled” documentary was released on DVD today after weeks of special screenings in theaters.  The film seeks to shed light on the business practices of the pet food industry and to determine whether current pet food options are actually good for pets.  With just a handful of