When sourcing ingredients for pet food production, procuring high quality, sustainable, and scalable supplies is essential. Pet owners are increasingly concerned about what goes into their pets’ food. Businesses need to meet these expectations while maintaining efficiency and reliability in their supply chain. Quality First: The foundation of any pet food product is its quality. [...]
The Evolving Role of Procurement: Why It’s Becoming Indispensable for Businesses In today’s rapidly changing business environment, procurement is changing from a transactional function into a strategic asset that drives value, reduces risk and improves the bottom line. A recent issue of Procurement Magazine highlights several pivotal ways in which procurement is evolving and underscores its [...]
Pet owners everywhere are making a shift towards healthier diets for their furry friends, and it shows. A recent report from Cascadia Capital, "Pet Industry Overview Summer 2024," highlights an impressive 20% growth in freeze-dried, air-dried, and baked fresh pet foods over the past year alone. This surge is a clear sign of changing consumer preferences [...]
The latest data from the NCA 2024 National Coffee Data Trends report highlights a significant increase in specialty coffee consumption, providing significant growth in the industry despite economic uncertainties. In January 2024, specialty coffee consumption reached 45% of past-day level, the highest in recent years. This surge reflects a growing consumer preference for premium coffee experiences, [...]
In today's competitive market, product packaging plays an important role in influencing consumer choices. According to Comunicaffe, a recent survey revealed that 70% of European consumers select products based on their packaging, highlighting the significant impact of visual appeal and design on purchasing decisions. For businesses, understanding this trend is essential to stay ahead in the [...]
