Chocolate Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in Premium, Gourmet and Mass Chocolate Products
The U.S. chocolate market is a mature, differentiated and exacting market, which makes distinguishing yourself a challenge to marketers of chocolate products. Packaged Facts’ new report, The Chocolate Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in Premium, Gourmet and Mass Chocolate Products examines the current state of the industry and how the market will evolve over the next five years.
Chocolate marketers today are drawing inspiration from other segments of the food and beverage industry in an effort to boost sales - witness chocolates that feature super fruits, functional ingredients, savory touches and ethnic flavors. And chocolate product trends that worked in the past - single-source cocoa, high cocoa content, for example - may not be effective techniques for driving sales in the future.
Written by veteran chocolate market analyst Curtis Vreeland, The Chocolate Market in the U.S. looks at the myriad factors affecting chocolate retailing and consumption. For example, the report examines:
Chocolate marketers today are drawing inspiration from other segments of the food and beverage industry in an effort to boost sales - witness chocolates that feature super fruits, functional ingredients, savory touches and ethnic flavors. And chocolate product trends that worked in the past - single-source cocoa, high cocoa content, for example - may not be effective techniques for driving sales in the future.
Written by veteran chocolate market analyst Curtis Vreeland, The Chocolate Market in the U.S. looks at the myriad factors affecting chocolate retailing and consumption. For example, the report examines:
- What impact has the recession had on this $17.3 billion industry?
- How has product development changed to reflect evolving consumer taste buds and budgets?
- What constitutes “premium” and “gourmet” products in the chocolate market today?
- Have consumers changed their buying habits in the face of economic uncertainty?
CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Scope of Report: Pet Food and Pet Care
Report Methodology
Market Trends
U.S. Retail Sales, 2005-2014
Table 1-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products, 2005-2014 (in millions of dollars)
Pet Food vs. Pet Care
Organic Pet Food Sales
Litter Dominates Pet Care Classification
Mass-Market Sales Trends
Natural Supermarket Sales Trends
Market Share by Retail Channel
Figure 1-1: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Distribution Channel: 2005 vs. 2009 (percent)
Competitive Trends
Natural Pet Market Tracking Human Path
Procter & Gamble Plus Natura
New Brands and Line Extensions
Raw Pet Food Market Leaders
Freshpet and Tyson Join Forces in Refrigerated Pet Food
Natural Product Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Natural Product Leaders in Tracked Mass-Market Channels
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Dog/Cat Needs
Top Ten Brands in the Natural Supermarket Channel
New Product Trends
“Natural” Leads New Product Surge
“Natural-Related” Claims
“Green” Claims
Consumer Trends
Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Dog Products
Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Cat Products
Independent Pet Stores Are Highest-Indexing Channel for Natural Product Purchasers
Figure 1-2: Retail Channel Indexes: Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (U.S. pet-owning households)
Availability and Affordability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
Scope & Methodology
Scope of Report: Pet Food and Pet Care
Report Methodology
Market Definitions and Terminology
Natural Pet Food
Defining Natural
What “Natural” Isn’t
Defining Organic
Pet Food Task Force Formed to Clarify Standards
April 2010 NOP Recommendation Muddies Organic Pet Food Waters
Organic Standards as of May 2010
Sustainability and Other Ethical Issues
Third-Party Accreditation
Natural vs. Organic
Raw Pet Food Product Definition
Dr. Billinghurst’s BARF Diet
The Raw Meaty Bones (Prey Model) Approach
Raw Food Processing
Freeze-Drying
Pasteurization
Raw Food Regulation
Terms Often Associated with Natural and Organic
“Healthy” Ingredients
“Unhealthy” Ingredients
Natural Pet Care Products
Natural and Alternative Litter
Natural Pet Health Products
Natural Pet Grooming Products
Natural Pest-Control Products
Natural Pet Supplements
Other Natural Pet Care Products
“Ethical” and Environmental Issues
Key Ethical Issues
Eco-Friendly (“Green”)
Locally Grown and “Food Miles”
Humane Treatment of Animals
No Animal Testing/Cruelty-Free
No Genetic Modification or Cloned Animals
Fair Trade/Ethically Sourced
Sustainable Agriculture and Development
Corporate Responsibility
The Global Reporting Initiative
Governmental and Non-Governmental Criteria and Certification
Consumers Union Lists 150 Different “Eco-Labels”
CHAPTER 3: MARKET TRENDS
Market Size & Growth
U.S. Retail Sales, 2005-2014
Table 3-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products, 2005-2014 (in millions of dollars)
Pet Food vs. Pet Care
Table 3-2: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Classification and Category: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (in millions of dollars)
Table 3-3: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (percent)
Food Sales by Type
Table 3-4: Share of U.S. Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog and Cat Food by Form, 2009 (in millions of dollars)
Organic Pet Food Sales
Table 3-5: U.S. Retail Sales of Organic Pet Food, 2003-2009 (in millions of dollars)
Raw Pet Food Sales
Figure 3-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Commercially Prepared Raw Pet Food: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (in millions of dollars)
Litter Dominates Pet Care Classification
Figure 3-2: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Care Product Classification by Category: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (percent)
Mass-Market Sales Trends
Table 3-6: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Pet Food, Litter, and Dog/Cat Needs vs. Total Pet Food, Litter, and Dog/Cat Needs: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Dog and Cat Food
Table 3-7: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Total Pet Food and Natural Pet Food by Animal Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 3-8: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog Food and Total Dog Food by Product Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 3-9: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog and Cat Food vs. Total Dog Food by Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 3-10: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Food and Total Cat Food by Product Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Cat Litter
Table 3-11: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar, Unit, and, Volume Sales of Natural Cat Litter vs. Total Cat Litter: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars, units and pounds)
Figure 3-3: Natural/Alternative Cat Litter Share of Tracked Mass-Market Cat Litter Sales, 2003-2009 (percent)
Natural Supermarket Sales Trends
Table 3-12: Dollar Sales of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel by Category, 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Figure 3-4: Share of Sales of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel by Category, 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Figure 3-5: Estimated Percentage Growth Rate of Pet Product Sales in Natural Supermarkets, 2006-2010 (percent)
Market Share by Retail Channel
Figure 3-6: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Distribution Channel: 2005 vs. 2009 (percent)
Market Outlook
Recession Takes a Toll
Table 3-13: Symphony/IRI-Tracked Sales of Pet Products: Total and by Food and Non-Food Category and Segment, 2009 vs. 2008 (in millions of dollars, units and pounds)
Slow But (Apparently) Steady Recovery Underway
Pet Market Consumers a Bullish Bunch
Figure 3-7: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less on Pet Products These Days Because of the Economy,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-14: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less on Pet Products These Days Because of the Economy”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-15: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less These Days Because of the Economy”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Figure 3-8: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Anticipate Spending More on Pet Products Over the Next 12 Months,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-16: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Anticipate Spending More on Pet Products Over The Next 12 Months”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Heightened Consumer and Governmental Focus on Product Safety
New Regulations for Flea/Tick “Spot-ons”
Heightened Focus on the Environment
Focus on Organic and Sustainable
New NOP Recommendation Threatens Organic Pet Food
Recession Takes a Toll
Organic Ingredient Surplus and Higher Costs to Producers
Is Organic Really Better?
Confusion over Natural vs. Organic, “Green”
A “Greenwashing” Backlash?
OTA Bullish on Organic Growth
Government Steps Up Support of Organic Industry
Strong Consumer Interest
Favorable Trends in Multiple Retail Channels
Independent Pet Specialty Continues to Shift Toward Natural
Table 3-17: Level of Change in Sales Volume Among Independent Pet Specialty Retailers, 2007-2010 (percent)
Table 3-18: Natural Product Share of Independent Pet Specialty Store Sales by Animal Category, 2009 (percent)
Table 3-19: Share of Independent Pet Specialty Store Sales Derived from Natural Products: By Animal Category and Percentage Level, 2009 (percent)
Table 3-20: Change in Amount of Natural/Holistic Products Sold: “Has the Amount of Natural/Holistic Products Your Store Sells Increased, Remained the Same, or Decreased In the Last 12 Months?” (percent)
Petco Programs
PetSmart and Martha Stewart
Room to Grow at Whole Foods
A Boom in Mass Channels?
Figure 3-9: Level of Agreement with Statements “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable / More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Internet a Big Plus for Natural Pet Products
Table 3-21: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Use the Internet to Help Find and Choose Pet Products,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 3-22: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Buy Pet Products Online,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 3-23: Selected Internet-Related Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
The Human/Animal Bond
Figure 3-10: “Consider My Pet(s) Part of the Family,” 2009 (percent of pet, dog/cat, dog and cat owners)
Premium Demographics
Table 3-24: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: Household Income $60K or More vs. Household Income Under $60K, 2005 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Figure 3-11: Share of Total U.S. Pet Market Expenditures: $70K+ vs. Under $70K Income Households, 1998-2008 (percent)
Impact of Aging Pet Population
Impact of Pet Overweight, Obesity
CHAPTER 4: COMPETITIVE TRENDS
Introduction
Natural Pet Market Tracking Human Path
Key Acquisitions
Procter & Gamble Buys Natura
Possible Future Acquisitions Targets
New Brands and Line Extensions
Illustration 4-1: Milk-Bone Natural Snacks
No Guarantee of Success
Mainstreaming Backlash
Organic vs. Natural
HSUS Debuts Humane Choice Organic Pet Food
Illustration 4-2: Humane Society’s Humane Choice Organic Pet Food
Focus on Raw Pet Food
Raw Pet Food Market Leaders
Focus on Product Safety
Paw Naturaw Committed to “Wholesale Direct”
The Freezer Case Hurdle
Illustration 4-3: Freezer Case of Country Pet’s CANZ Raw Pet Food in Whole Foods
Raw Foods Mainstreaming
Illustration 4-4: Bravo’s Balance Raw Pet Food
Freshpet and Tyson Join Forces in Refrigerated Pet Food
Illustration 4-5: Trade Ad Featuring Freshpet Food and Refrigerator Case
The Next Big Thing: Jarred Pet Food?
Illustration 4-6: Miss Autumn’s Barkery Jarred Organic Pet Food
Marketer and Brand Rankings
Pet Specialty Still the Locus
Natural Pet Food Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Table 4-1: Pet Specialty Channel Marketer and Brand Leaders in Dog Food and Cat Food: 2004-2008 (percent)
Natural Pet Care Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Natural Cat Litter Marketers
Figure 4-1: Pet Specialty Channel Marketer and Brand Leaders in Cat Litter 2004-2008 (percent)
Multi-Category Natural Pet Care Marketers
Category Specialists
Mass-Market Marketer and Brand Rankings
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Dog/Cat Needs
Top Ten Brands in the Natural Supermarket Channel
Figure 4-2: Top Brands of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel: Share of Dollar Sales - 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 4-2: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog Food by Marketer, Brand, and Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-3: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Food by Marketer, Brand, and Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-4: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Litter by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 4-5: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Litter by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-6: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Dog/Cat Needs by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-7: Top Brands of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel: Dollar Sales - 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Marketing Trends
Celebrity Kick
Cause-Related Marketing
Pet Food Producers Position on Safety
Illustration 4-7: Consumer Ad for Natural Balance’s “Buy with Confidence” Program
Direct Selling via Internet
Advertising and Promotion
Illustration 4-8: Humane Choice Organic Pet Food Retail Display
Focus on Sustainability
Pet Industry Embracing Sustainable Initiatives
Figure 4-3: Are “Green” Positioning and Claims Becoming More or Less Important to Your Company vs. a Few Years Ago? (percent)
Table 4-8: What Are The Reasons Your Operation Is Adopting Green and Sustainable Practices? (percent)
Figure 4-4: How Important Do You Think It Is for Your Organization to Be a Leader in Adopting Sustainable Practices? (percent)
Figure 4-5: What Do You Think Is the Likelihood That Increased Sustainability Will Lead to Increasing Long-Term Profits for Your Company? (percent)
Table 4-9: Sustainability Practice Areas That Have Already Delivered or Have Significant Potential to Deliver a Strong Return on Investment (ROI) for Your Operation (percent)
Sustainable Initiatives in Factory Conversion and Construction
Sustainability and Ethical as Company Positioning
Sustainability in Product Design
Illustration 4-9: Bramton’s Eco-Care Training Pads
Eco-Friendly Cat Litter at the Fore
Sustainability in Packaging
Retailers Also Going Green
Table 4-10: Marketers and Brands of Natural, Organic and Eco-friendly Pet Food, 2010
Table 4-11: Marketers and Brands of Natural, Organic and Eco-friendly Products, 2010
CHAPTER 5: NEW PRODUCT TRENDS
“Natural” Leads New Product Surge
Table 5-1: Number of New Natural and Organic Dog Food, Cat Food, and Pet Healthcare Products and Share of Total Category Launches, 2005-2010 (number and percent)
“Natural-Related” Claims
“Green” Claims
Smaller Marketers Continue to Lead Natural Charge
Table 5-2: Number of Natural and Organic Pet Food Launches by Company, 2007-2009
Natural/Upscale Overlap
Figure 5-1: Percentage of Natural or Organic Pet Product Launches Also Tagged Upscale or Gourmet: 2006-2009
Natural Plus Gourmet
Merrick Pet Care a Gourmet/Natural Pioneer
Illustration 5-1: Merrick’s Elements Pet Food Supplement Mix
Natural/Gourmet Treat Combos
Illustration 5-2: Oliver Bentleys LLC Barking Bakery Organic Dog Treats
Three Dog Bakery Introduces Bake to Nature Packaged Line
Rachael Ray Extends Nutrish Line with Just 6 Treats
Senior, Weight Management, and “Special Needs” Products
The Holistic Buzz
Illustration 5-3: New Packaging for WellPet’s Holistic Select
Table 5-3: Number of Dog Food and Treat Launches and Percentage Share of All Dog Food and Treat Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Table 5-4: Number of Cat Food and Treat Launches and Percentage Share of All Cat Food and Treat Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Table 5-5: Number of Pet Healthcare Product Launches and Percentage Share of All Pet Healthcare Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Pet Food
All About Ingredients
Petco Launches Nutrition Education Campaign
Illustration 5-4: Petco Pet Food Label Evaluation Tips
Human-Grade Ingredients
Honest Kitchen Makes Honest Claim Out of “Human Grade”
Country-Coded and U.S.-Sourced Ingredients
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Figure 5-2: U.S. Retail Sales of Locally Grown Foods: 2002, 2007, and 2011 (in billions of dollars)
Functional Ingredients and Condition-Specific Claims
Trend Profile: Dogswell, LLC
Illustration 5-5: Dogswell Natural Nutraceutical Dog Treats
Grain-Free Foods and Treats
Illustration 5-6: Blue Wilderness Grain-Free Pet Food
Ancestral Diets
Hypoallergenic
No Wheat Gluten
Focus on Raw and Refrigerated Foods
Going Organic and Playing Up “Natural”
Raw and Human-Grade
Raw and Hypoallergenic/Grain-Free
New Zealand Appeal
Freeze-Dried and Dehydrated
Focus on Convenience
Focus on Felines
Pet Food Mixes and Homemade Foods
Company Snapshot: Honest Kitchen
Illustration 5-7: Lucy Postins’ Made Out of Love Pet Food Recipe Book
Company Snapshot: Nature’s Variety
Pet Care Products
Cat Litter
Illustration 5-8: Advertising for World’s Best Cat Litter’s “New Look”
Scoopable and Multi-Cat Formulations
Figure 5-3: Purchasing Patterns for Cat Filler/Litter Products by Type, 2005-2009 (percent of U.S. cat-owning households)
Illustration 5-9: Swheat Scoop Multi-Cat Natural Wheat Litter
New Clay Litters Co-Opting “Natural”
Illustration 5-10: Oil-Dri Corp’s Cat’s Pride Natural Scoop
Eco-Friendliness
Product Safety
Litter Boxes and Accessories
Pest Controls
Illustration 5-11: Advertising for Liquid Net’s Ultimate Insect Repellant for Pets
Grooming Products
Illustration 5-12: TropiClean “Green” Shampoo and Conditioner
Spa/Gift/Travel Appeals
Clean-Up Products
Supplements and Health Remedies
Illustration 5-13: TropiClean’s New Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Gel
Pet Beds
Toys
Collars and Leads
Illustration 5-14: Premier Pet’s Eco Gentle Leader Harness
Illustration 5-15: Website Banner for Coastal Pet’s Earth Soy Collars and Leads
Carriers, Housing, and Bowls
Illustration 5-16: Eco Concepts Dog Houses
Non-Dog/Cat Supplies
Illustration 5-17: Kaytee’s Nature’s Benefits Food for Birds and Small Animals
Illustration 5-18: Kaytee’s All-Natural Timothy Hay Plus
CHAPTER 6: CONSUMER TRENDS
Note on Data Sources
Cat-Owning Households Have Slightly Higher Propensity to Buy General-Market “Green” Products
Table 6-1: Purchasing of General-Market Natural, Organic, or Eco-Friendly Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent of U.S. households)
Overall Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Dog Products
Table 6-2a: Overview of Dog-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Any, 2009/2010 (percent and number among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-2b: Overview of Dog-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Natural Dog Food Brand and Organic Pet Food, 2009/2010 (percent and number among U.S. dog-owning households)
Urban, Upper-Middle Class, and Gen Y Base for Natural Dog Products
Older Boomers Twice as Likely to Buy Natural Dog Foods
Spanish TV Is Prime Time for Natural Dog Food Brands
Table 6-3: Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Products for Dogs: Overall, Pet Food/Treats, and Non-Food Supplies, May/June 2010 (index among U.S. dog owners)
Table 6-4: Selected Demographics for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-5: Selected Lifestyle Indicators for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-6: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Demographics for Organic vs. Natural Dog Food Brands
Table 6-7: Selected Demographics for Purchasing Organic Dog Food, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. dog-owning households)
The Consumer Mindset for Organic Dog Food
Table 6-8: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Dog Food, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Overall Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Cat Products
Table 6-9a: Overview of Cat-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Any Natural/Organic Pet Food or Supplies, Natural/Organic Pet Food/Treats, Natural/Organic Pet Supplies Other Than Pet Food/Treats, Natural/Organic Cat Litter and Natural/Organic Flea & Tick Care 2009/2010 (percent and index among U.S. cat-owning households)
Table 6-9b: Overview of Cat-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Organic Pet Food, Natural/Alternative Brand Cat Litter, 2009/2010 (percent and index among U.S. cat-owning households)
Hispanics Index at 158 for Purchasing Natural Cat Products
Metropolitan Skew for Organic Cat Food
Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Cat Food
Table 6-10: Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Products for Cats: Overall, Pet Food/Treats, and Non-Food Supplies, May/June 2010 (index among U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-11: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Cat Food, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. cat-owning households)
The Natural/Alternative Cat Litter Consumer
Independent Pet Stores Are Highest-Indexing Channel for Natural Product Purchasers
Table 6-12: Retail Channel Patterns: Purchasers vs. Non-Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. pet-owning households)
Figure 6-1: Retail Channel Indexes: Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (U.S. pet-owning households)
Retail Draws: PetSmart vs. Petco
Table 6-13: Patterns for Shopping at PetSmart vs. Petco: Purchasers vs. Non-Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. pet-owning households)
Availability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
Table 6-14: Level of Agreement with Statement, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 6-15: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Dog Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. dog owners)
Table 6-16: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Cat Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. dog owners)
Affordability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
Table 6-17: Level of Agreement with Statement, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 6-18: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Dog Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-19: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Cat Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-20: Percent Who Strongly Consider Availability or Affordability as Impediments to Further Purchasing of Natural/Organic Pet Products: By Pet Owner Classification, 2010 (percent)
Introduction
Scope of Report: Pet Food and Pet Care
Report Methodology
Market Trends
U.S. Retail Sales, 2005-2014
Table 1-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products, 2005-2014 (in millions of dollars)
Pet Food vs. Pet Care
Organic Pet Food Sales
Litter Dominates Pet Care Classification
Mass-Market Sales Trends
Natural Supermarket Sales Trends
Market Share by Retail Channel
Figure 1-1: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Distribution Channel: 2005 vs. 2009 (percent)
Competitive Trends
Natural Pet Market Tracking Human Path
Procter & Gamble Plus Natura
New Brands and Line Extensions
Raw Pet Food Market Leaders
Freshpet and Tyson Join Forces in Refrigerated Pet Food
Natural Product Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Natural Product Leaders in Tracked Mass-Market Channels
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Dog/Cat Needs
Top Ten Brands in the Natural Supermarket Channel
New Product Trends
“Natural” Leads New Product Surge
“Natural-Related” Claims
“Green” Claims
Consumer Trends
Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Dog Products
Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Cat Products
Independent Pet Stores Are Highest-Indexing Channel for Natural Product Purchasers
Figure 1-2: Retail Channel Indexes: Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (U.S. pet-owning households)
Availability and Affordability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
Scope & Methodology
Scope of Report: Pet Food and Pet Care
Report Methodology
Market Definitions and Terminology
Natural Pet Food
Defining Natural
What “Natural” Isn’t
Defining Organic
Pet Food Task Force Formed to Clarify Standards
April 2010 NOP Recommendation Muddies Organic Pet Food Waters
Organic Standards as of May 2010
Sustainability and Other Ethical Issues
Third-Party Accreditation
Natural vs. Organic
Raw Pet Food Product Definition
Dr. Billinghurst’s BARF Diet
The Raw Meaty Bones (Prey Model) Approach
Raw Food Processing
Freeze-Drying
Pasteurization
Raw Food Regulation
Terms Often Associated with Natural and Organic
“Healthy” Ingredients
“Unhealthy” Ingredients
Natural Pet Care Products
Natural and Alternative Litter
Natural Pet Health Products
Natural Pet Grooming Products
Natural Pest-Control Products
Natural Pet Supplements
Other Natural Pet Care Products
“Ethical” and Environmental Issues
Key Ethical Issues
Eco-Friendly (“Green”)
Locally Grown and “Food Miles”
Humane Treatment of Animals
No Animal Testing/Cruelty-Free
No Genetic Modification or Cloned Animals
Fair Trade/Ethically Sourced
Sustainable Agriculture and Development
Corporate Responsibility
The Global Reporting Initiative
Governmental and Non-Governmental Criteria and Certification
Consumers Union Lists 150 Different “Eco-Labels”
CHAPTER 3: MARKET TRENDS
Market Size & Growth
U.S. Retail Sales, 2005-2014
Table 3-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products, 2005-2014 (in millions of dollars)
Pet Food vs. Pet Care
Table 3-2: U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Classification and Category: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (in millions of dollars)
Table 3-3: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (percent)
Food Sales by Type
Table 3-4: Share of U.S. Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog and Cat Food by Form, 2009 (in millions of dollars)
Organic Pet Food Sales
Table 3-5: U.S. Retail Sales of Organic Pet Food, 2003-2009 (in millions of dollars)
Raw Pet Food Sales
Figure 3-1: U.S. Retail Sales of Commercially Prepared Raw Pet Food: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (in millions of dollars)
Litter Dominates Pet Care Classification
Figure 3-2: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Care Product Classification by Category: 2005, 2009 and 2014 (percent)
Mass-Market Sales Trends
Table 3-6: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Pet Food, Litter, and Dog/Cat Needs vs. Total Pet Food, Litter, and Dog/Cat Needs: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Dog and Cat Food
Table 3-7: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Total Pet Food and Natural Pet Food by Animal Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 3-8: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog Food and Total Dog Food by Product Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 3-9: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog and Cat Food vs. Total Dog Food by Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 3-10: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Food and Total Cat Food by Product Type: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Cat Litter
Table 3-11: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar, Unit, and, Volume Sales of Natural Cat Litter vs. Total Cat Litter: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars, units and pounds)
Figure 3-3: Natural/Alternative Cat Litter Share of Tracked Mass-Market Cat Litter Sales, 2003-2009 (percent)
Natural Supermarket Sales Trends
Table 3-12: Dollar Sales of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel by Category, 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Figure 3-4: Share of Sales of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel by Category, 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Figure 3-5: Estimated Percentage Growth Rate of Pet Product Sales in Natural Supermarkets, 2006-2010 (percent)
Market Share by Retail Channel
Figure 3-6: Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Natural Pet Products by Distribution Channel: 2005 vs. 2009 (percent)
Market Outlook
Recession Takes a Toll
Table 3-13: Symphony/IRI-Tracked Sales of Pet Products: Total and by Food and Non-Food Category and Segment, 2009 vs. 2008 (in millions of dollars, units and pounds)
Slow But (Apparently) Steady Recovery Underway
Pet Market Consumers a Bullish Bunch
Figure 3-7: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less on Pet Products These Days Because of the Economy,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-14: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less on Pet Products These Days Because of the Economy”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-15: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Am Spending Less These Days Because of the Economy”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Figure 3-8: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Anticipate Spending More on Pet Products Over the Next 12 Months,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 3-16: Level of Agreement with Statement “I Anticipate Spending More on Pet Products Over The Next 12 Months”: Dog Owners and Cat Owners Overall vs. Natural Dog Food/Supply Purchasers and Natural Cat Food/Supply Purchasers, 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Heightened Consumer and Governmental Focus on Product Safety
New Regulations for Flea/Tick “Spot-ons”
Heightened Focus on the Environment
Focus on Organic and Sustainable
New NOP Recommendation Threatens Organic Pet Food
Recession Takes a Toll
Organic Ingredient Surplus and Higher Costs to Producers
Is Organic Really Better?
Confusion over Natural vs. Organic, “Green”
A “Greenwashing” Backlash?
OTA Bullish on Organic Growth
Government Steps Up Support of Organic Industry
Strong Consumer Interest
Favorable Trends in Multiple Retail Channels
Independent Pet Specialty Continues to Shift Toward Natural
Table 3-17: Level of Change in Sales Volume Among Independent Pet Specialty Retailers, 2007-2010 (percent)
Table 3-18: Natural Product Share of Independent Pet Specialty Store Sales by Animal Category, 2009 (percent)
Table 3-19: Share of Independent Pet Specialty Store Sales Derived from Natural Products: By Animal Category and Percentage Level, 2009 (percent)
Table 3-20: Change in Amount of Natural/Holistic Products Sold: “Has the Amount of Natural/Holistic Products Your Store Sells Increased, Remained the Same, or Decreased In the Last 12 Months?” (percent)
Petco Programs
PetSmart and Martha Stewart
Room to Grow at Whole Foods
A Boom in Mass Channels?
Figure 3-9: Level of Agreement with Statements “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable / More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Internet a Big Plus for Natural Pet Products
Table 3-21: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Use the Internet to Help Find and Choose Pet Products,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 3-22: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Buy Pet Products Online,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 3-23: Selected Internet-Related Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
The Human/Animal Bond
Figure 3-10: “Consider My Pet(s) Part of the Family,” 2009 (percent of pet, dog/cat, dog and cat owners)
Premium Demographics
Table 3-24: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: Household Income $60K or More vs. Household Income Under $60K, 2005 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Figure 3-11: Share of Total U.S. Pet Market Expenditures: $70K+ vs. Under $70K Income Households, 1998-2008 (percent)
Impact of Aging Pet Population
Impact of Pet Overweight, Obesity
CHAPTER 4: COMPETITIVE TRENDS
Introduction
Natural Pet Market Tracking Human Path
Key Acquisitions
Procter & Gamble Buys Natura
Possible Future Acquisitions Targets
New Brands and Line Extensions
Illustration 4-1: Milk-Bone Natural Snacks
No Guarantee of Success
Mainstreaming Backlash
Organic vs. Natural
HSUS Debuts Humane Choice Organic Pet Food
Illustration 4-2: Humane Society’s Humane Choice Organic Pet Food
Focus on Raw Pet Food
Raw Pet Food Market Leaders
Focus on Product Safety
Paw Naturaw Committed to “Wholesale Direct”
The Freezer Case Hurdle
Illustration 4-3: Freezer Case of Country Pet’s CANZ Raw Pet Food in Whole Foods
Raw Foods Mainstreaming
Illustration 4-4: Bravo’s Balance Raw Pet Food
Freshpet and Tyson Join Forces in Refrigerated Pet Food
Illustration 4-5: Trade Ad Featuring Freshpet Food and Refrigerator Case
The Next Big Thing: Jarred Pet Food?
Illustration 4-6: Miss Autumn’s Barkery Jarred Organic Pet Food
Marketer and Brand Rankings
Pet Specialty Still the Locus
Natural Pet Food Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Table 4-1: Pet Specialty Channel Marketer and Brand Leaders in Dog Food and Cat Food: 2004-2008 (percent)
Natural Pet Care Leaders in the Pet Specialty Channel
Natural Cat Litter Marketers
Figure 4-1: Pet Specialty Channel Marketer and Brand Leaders in Cat Litter 2004-2008 (percent)
Multi-Category Natural Pet Care Marketers
Category Specialists
Mass-Market Marketer and Brand Rankings
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter
Dog/Cat Needs
Top Ten Brands in the Natural Supermarket Channel
Figure 4-2: Top Brands of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel: Share of Dollar Sales - 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 4-2: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Dog Food by Marketer, Brand, and Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-3: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Retail Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Food by Marketer, Brand, and Category: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-4: Share of U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Litter by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (percent)
Table 4-5: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Cat Litter by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-6: U.S. SymphonyIRI-Tracked Dollar Sales of Natural Dog/Cat Needs by Marketer and Brand: 52 Weeks Ending April 18, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Table 4-7: Top Brands of Pet Products in the Natural Supermarket Channel: Dollar Sales - 52 Weeks Ending May 15, 2010 vs. Year-Ago Period (in millions of dollars)
Marketing Trends
Celebrity Kick
Cause-Related Marketing
Pet Food Producers Position on Safety
Illustration 4-7: Consumer Ad for Natural Balance’s “Buy with Confidence” Program
Direct Selling via Internet
Advertising and Promotion
Illustration 4-8: Humane Choice Organic Pet Food Retail Display
Focus on Sustainability
Pet Industry Embracing Sustainable Initiatives
Figure 4-3: Are “Green” Positioning and Claims Becoming More or Less Important to Your Company vs. a Few Years Ago? (percent)
Table 4-8: What Are The Reasons Your Operation Is Adopting Green and Sustainable Practices? (percent)
Figure 4-4: How Important Do You Think It Is for Your Organization to Be a Leader in Adopting Sustainable Practices? (percent)
Figure 4-5: What Do You Think Is the Likelihood That Increased Sustainability Will Lead to Increasing Long-Term Profits for Your Company? (percent)
Table 4-9: Sustainability Practice Areas That Have Already Delivered or Have Significant Potential to Deliver a Strong Return on Investment (ROI) for Your Operation (percent)
Sustainable Initiatives in Factory Conversion and Construction
Sustainability and Ethical as Company Positioning
Sustainability in Product Design
Illustration 4-9: Bramton’s Eco-Care Training Pads
Eco-Friendly Cat Litter at the Fore
Sustainability in Packaging
Retailers Also Going Green
Table 4-10: Marketers and Brands of Natural, Organic and Eco-friendly Pet Food, 2010
Table 4-11: Marketers and Brands of Natural, Organic and Eco-friendly Products, 2010
CHAPTER 5: NEW PRODUCT TRENDS
“Natural” Leads New Product Surge
Table 5-1: Number of New Natural and Organic Dog Food, Cat Food, and Pet Healthcare Products and Share of Total Category Launches, 2005-2010 (number and percent)
“Natural-Related” Claims
“Green” Claims
Smaller Marketers Continue to Lead Natural Charge
Table 5-2: Number of Natural and Organic Pet Food Launches by Company, 2007-2009
Natural/Upscale Overlap
Figure 5-1: Percentage of Natural or Organic Pet Product Launches Also Tagged Upscale or Gourmet: 2006-2009
Natural Plus Gourmet
Merrick Pet Care a Gourmet/Natural Pioneer
Illustration 5-1: Merrick’s Elements Pet Food Supplement Mix
Natural/Gourmet Treat Combos
Illustration 5-2: Oliver Bentleys LLC Barking Bakery Organic Dog Treats
Three Dog Bakery Introduces Bake to Nature Packaged Line
Rachael Ray Extends Nutrish Line with Just 6 Treats
Senior, Weight Management, and “Special Needs” Products
The Holistic Buzz
Illustration 5-3: New Packaging for WellPet’s Holistic Select
Table 5-3: Number of Dog Food and Treat Launches and Percentage Share of All Dog Food and Treat Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Table 5-4: Number of Cat Food and Treat Launches and Percentage Share of All Cat Food and Treat Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Table 5-5: Number of Pet Healthcare Product Launches and Percentage Share of All Pet Healthcare Launches by Marketing Claim/Package Tag, 2006-2009
Pet Food
All About Ingredients
Petco Launches Nutrition Education Campaign
Illustration 5-4: Petco Pet Food Label Evaluation Tips
Human-Grade Ingredients
Honest Kitchen Makes Honest Claim Out of “Human Grade”
Country-Coded and U.S.-Sourced Ingredients
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Figure 5-2: U.S. Retail Sales of Locally Grown Foods: 2002, 2007, and 2011 (in billions of dollars)
Functional Ingredients and Condition-Specific Claims
Trend Profile: Dogswell, LLC
Illustration 5-5: Dogswell Natural Nutraceutical Dog Treats
Grain-Free Foods and Treats
Illustration 5-6: Blue Wilderness Grain-Free Pet Food
Ancestral Diets
Hypoallergenic
No Wheat Gluten
Focus on Raw and Refrigerated Foods
Going Organic and Playing Up “Natural”
Raw and Human-Grade
Raw and Hypoallergenic/Grain-Free
New Zealand Appeal
Freeze-Dried and Dehydrated
Focus on Convenience
Focus on Felines
Pet Food Mixes and Homemade Foods
Company Snapshot: Honest Kitchen
Illustration 5-7: Lucy Postins’ Made Out of Love Pet Food Recipe Book
Company Snapshot: Nature’s Variety
Pet Care Products
Cat Litter
Illustration 5-8: Advertising for World’s Best Cat Litter’s “New Look”
Scoopable and Multi-Cat Formulations
Figure 5-3: Purchasing Patterns for Cat Filler/Litter Products by Type, 2005-2009 (percent of U.S. cat-owning households)
Illustration 5-9: Swheat Scoop Multi-Cat Natural Wheat Litter
New Clay Litters Co-Opting “Natural”
Illustration 5-10: Oil-Dri Corp’s Cat’s Pride Natural Scoop
Eco-Friendliness
Product Safety
Litter Boxes and Accessories
Pest Controls
Illustration 5-11: Advertising for Liquid Net’s Ultimate Insect Repellant for Pets
Grooming Products
Illustration 5-12: TropiClean “Green” Shampoo and Conditioner
Spa/Gift/Travel Appeals
Clean-Up Products
Supplements and Health Remedies
Illustration 5-13: TropiClean’s New Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Gel
Pet Beds
Toys
Collars and Leads
Illustration 5-14: Premier Pet’s Eco Gentle Leader Harness
Illustration 5-15: Website Banner for Coastal Pet’s Earth Soy Collars and Leads
Carriers, Housing, and Bowls
Illustration 5-16: Eco Concepts Dog Houses
Non-Dog/Cat Supplies
Illustration 5-17: Kaytee’s Nature’s Benefits Food for Birds and Small Animals
Illustration 5-18: Kaytee’s All-Natural Timothy Hay Plus
CHAPTER 6: CONSUMER TRENDS
Note on Data Sources
Cat-Owning Households Have Slightly Higher Propensity to Buy General-Market “Green” Products
Table 6-1: Purchasing of General-Market Natural, Organic, or Eco-Friendly Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent of U.S. households)
Overall Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Dog Products
Table 6-2a: Overview of Dog-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Any, 2009/2010 (percent and number among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-2b: Overview of Dog-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Natural Dog Food Brand and Organic Pet Food, 2009/2010 (percent and number among U.S. dog-owning households)
Urban, Upper-Middle Class, and Gen Y Base for Natural Dog Products
Older Boomers Twice as Likely to Buy Natural Dog Foods
Spanish TV Is Prime Time for Natural Dog Food Brands
Table 6-3: Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Products for Dogs: Overall, Pet Food/Treats, and Non-Food Supplies, May/June 2010 (index among U.S. dog owners)
Table 6-4: Selected Demographics for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-5: Selected Lifestyle Indicators for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Table 6-6: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Brand Dog Foods, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Demographics for Organic vs. Natural Dog Food Brands
Table 6-7: Selected Demographics for Purchasing Organic Dog Food, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. dog-owning households)
The Consumer Mindset for Organic Dog Food
Table 6-8: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Dog Food, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. dog-owning households)
Overall Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Cat Products
Table 6-9a: Overview of Cat-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Any Natural/Organic Pet Food or Supplies, Natural/Organic Pet Food/Treats, Natural/Organic Pet Supplies Other Than Pet Food/Treats, Natural/Organic Cat Litter and Natural/Organic Flea & Tick Care 2009/2010 (percent and index among U.S. cat-owning households)
Table 6-9b: Overview of Cat-Owner Purchasing Patterns for Natural/Organic Pet Supplies: Organic Pet Food, Natural/Alternative Brand Cat Litter, 2009/2010 (percent and index among U.S. cat-owning households)
Hispanics Index at 158 for Purchasing Natural Cat Products
Metropolitan Skew for Organic Cat Food
Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Cat Food
Table 6-10: Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Natural Products for Cats: Overall, Pet Food/Treats, and Non-Food Supplies, May/June 2010 (index among U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-11: Selected Psychographic Indicators for Purchasing Organic Cat Food, July 2009-March 2010 (index among U.S. cat-owning households)
The Natural/Alternative Cat Litter Consumer
Independent Pet Stores Are Highest-Indexing Channel for Natural Product Purchasers
Table 6-12: Retail Channel Patterns: Purchasers vs. Non-Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. pet-owning households)
Figure 6-1: Retail Channel Indexes: Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (U.S. pet-owning households)
Retail Draws: PetSmart vs. Petco
Table 6-13: Patterns for Shopping at PetSmart vs. Petco: Purchasers vs. Non-Purchasers of Natural/Organic Pet Products, July 2009-March 2010 (percent and index among U.S. pet-owning households)
Availability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
Table 6-14: Level of Agreement with Statement, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 6-15: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Dog Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. dog owners)
Table 6-16: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Cat Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Available Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. dog owners)
Affordability as Impediment to Natural Product Purchasing
Table 6-17: Level of Agreement with Statement, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. pet owners)
Table 6-18: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Dog Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-19: Level of Agreement with Statement Among Cat Owners Who Purchase Natural/Organic Pet Products, “If Natural/Organic Pet Products Were More Affordable Where I Shop, I Would Buy Them More Often,” 2010 (percent of U.S. cat owners)
Table 6-20: Percent Who Strongly Consider Availability or Affordability as Impediments to Further Purchasing of Natural/Organic Pet Products: By Pet Owner Classification, 2010 (percent)
