July 14, 2010 -- MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Packaged Facts’ new report “Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition” to their collection of reports. For more information, visit:
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Packaged Facts pet owner survey data published in the report reveal that 62% of dog owners and 56% of cat owners have purchased natural/organic pet products in the last three months, with 16% of dog or cat owners purchasing organic food within the same period. Moreover, nearly half of pet owners would buy more natural/organic pet supplies if these non-food products were more widely available, and nearly two-thirds would do so if the products were less expensive—an indication that affordability is an even bigger issue than availability in this price-conscious, recessionary era.
Nevertheless, the recession hasn’t prevented natural and organic pet products from remaining a top growth segment in the market, posting double-digit annual percentage increases.
According to Packaged Facts, by embracing the natural and organic trend, mainstream marketers can carve out a niche or strengthen their foothold in pet specialty stores, natural supermarkets, and online—thus setting themselves apart from convention-bound competitors. This especially holds true in mature categories such as food and litter, where many traditional formats and brands have slipped into commodity status.
“Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition” focuses on dog and cat products specifically positioned as natural or organic. The report groups the products into two classifications—
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