
Trending: Pet Food
The pet food industry is a constantly evolving landscape of trends and consumer needs. Join Petfood Industry magazine Editor Lindsay Beaton every other Wednesday as she interviews industry experts and covers hot topics affecting the world of pet food. If pet food is your thing and you want to know what’s trending, tune in!
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Latest episodes

Apr 9, 2025 • 28min
Sustainability in the pet industry with Allison Reser of the Pet Sustainability Coalition
Director of Sustainability and Innovation at the Pet Sustainability Coalition Allison Reser answers the question, "Where are we at with sustainability in the pet space?"

Mar 25, 2025 • 24min
Shrimp byproducts in pet food with Michel Lockhart of ChitoLytic
CEO of ChitoLytic Michel Lockhart answers the question, "What are the possibilities for shrimp byproducts as pet food ingredients?"

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Mar 12, 2025 • 41min
Pet food economics with Ernie Tedeschi of Yale Law School
Ernie Tedeschi, Director of Economics at The Budget Lab of Yale Law School, delves into the economics of the pet food industry. He discusses consumer behavior shaped by real wages and pricing dynamics, revealing how essential pet care spending often prevails over discretionary costs. Tedeschi also highlights challenges posed by global trade tensions and tariffs, specifically regarding imports from China. His insights on industry resilience and the importance of adapting to economic uncertainties make for a compelling listen.

Feb 26, 2025 • 24min
Finding your 'hero product' with Russell Breuer of Spot & Tango
Russell Breuer, Founder and CEO of Spot & Tango, shares insights on how a 'hero product' can propel a pet food brand to success. He discusses the innovative Unkibble and the need for brands to adapt to consumer feedback and evolving trends. Russell also candidly recounts the challenges of launching during the pandemic, stressing the importance of agility and maintaining brand identity in a saturated market. His advice? Embrace risks, listen to customers, and stay true to your mission to thrive in the competitive pet food landscape.

Feb 11, 2025 • 23min
Achieving career success with Michael Allison of Adversity Academy
CEO of The Adversity Academy Leadership Development Company Michael Allison answers the question, "How can we all get out of our own way in order to succeed in our careers?"

Jan 28, 2025 • 18min
Wenger's Technical Center and Industry Partnerships with Justin Moore of Wenger
Technical Center Manager of Wenger Manufacturing Justin Moore answers the question, "What role does something like this Technical Center play in the pet food manufacturing space?"

Jan 22, 2025 • 48min
The 2025 pet food market with Nicole Hill of Nextin Research
Executive Director of Strategy for MarketPlace Branding and Nextin Research Nicole Hill answers the question, "What might 2025 look like for the pet food market?"

Dec 18, 2024 • 31min
2025 European Pet Food Market Outlook with Zoomark
Exhibition Manager Luisa Bersanetti and Show Office and Sales Manager Pascale Sonvico of Zoomark answer the question, "How have the European pet food markets done in 2024, and what’s ahead for 2025?"

Dec 5, 2024 • 40min
Top pet retail strategies with Adrian Archie of petNmind
Founder of petNmind Adrian Archie answers the question, "What are the top retail strategies that lead to success in the pet space?"

Dec 5, 2024 • 48min
Probiotics in pet food with Dr. Steve Lerner of Novonesis
Senior Scientific and Business Advisor for the Animal and Plant BioSolutions division of Novonesis Dr. Steve Lerner answers the question, "What roles do biosolutions, particularly probiotics, play in the pet food space?"
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