International

No. 1 FIRST FOR PET RETAILERS IN PRINT AND ONLINE

FEBRUARY 2016 $5 PETPRODUCTNEWS.COM

Pet Product News

BLUE BUFFALO Puts Money Where Pets’ Mouths Are, Agrees to Settle Class Action Suits (PAGE 6)

HAVE NO GRAIN, WILL TRAIN

Our Dog Marketplace touches two hot-button trends: grain-free diets (PAGE 38) and humane yet effective training solutions (PAGE 34)

IS YOUR STORE THE BEST OF THE BEST? TELL US WHY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Call for Nominations (PAGE 31)

Made in the USA is a claim used to sell everything from automobiles to orange juice, and it’s a message resonating with cat owners as they continue to focus on the health and well-being of their pets. And with pet food recalls continuing to make the news, consumer focus is intensifying on the source of pet food ingredients.

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FOOD FIGHT

2

RETAILER

of the

YEAR

The humanization trend runs strong in the dog and cat wellness industry, prompting a continued rise in sales of organic and natural products made in the USA that address such concerns as digestive, hip and joint, skin and coat, and more.

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Supplementing
Quality of Life
Retailers, manufacturers and buyers are
gearing up for one of the largest pet industry
shows of the year, slated for March 16-18
at the Orange County Convention Center.
Check out Pet Product News’ eight-page
event preview showcase, highlighting show
products, attractions and expectations!

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GLOBAL PET EXPO 2016

FIRST LOOK…

SHOW PREVIEW

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

CIPS 2015 BREAKS RECORDS

The 19th annual China International Pet Show, billed the largest pet and aquarium products show in the Asia-Pacific region, hosted more than 42,000 visitors and 1,100 international exhibitors from 70-plus countries. (PAGE 8)