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Trending: Pet Food

Trending: Pet Food
Gut Health
Pet Food Industry
Sustainability
AI In Retail
AI In Pet Food
James Bascharon
Artificial Intelligence
Pet Retail
Dog Food
Employee Turnover
Leadership Development
Cultivated Meat
Annamaet Pet Foods
Mergers and Acquisitions
Brand Compass
Senior Pet Health and Nutrition
Mobility and Arthritis
Working Dogs
Nutrition
Human Wellness Trends

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! Brought to you by Petfood Industry and WATT Global Media

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Head of Microbiology at Pooch & Mutt Bushra Schuitemaker answers the question, "What are some of the other body systems, aside from the gut-brain connection, that the microbiome influences?"

Founder and President of Champ’s Pet Kitchen Mike Wickman answers the question, "What does a retail-first strategy look like in an omnichannel era?"

Founder of Vetnique Dr. James Bascharon answers the question, "How is the idea of gut health affecting the pet supplements segment?"

CEO of Jinx Kyle Banahan answers the question, "How are the lifestyles of humans influencing their activity in the pet food space?"

Lead for AI and emerging technologies at eTailPet Eric Thornton answers the question, "How are small and medium-sized businesses currently using AI in the workplace?"

CEO of the Pet Sustainability Coalition Jim Lamancusa, Technical Marketing & Innovation Director at International Ingredient Corporation Dr. Ann Marie Ocker, and Corporate Sales Executive at Envita Solutions Amber Stone answer the question, "How are ... more

Strategic advisor Dr. Frank Niles answers the question, "How can we reduce employee turnover in the pet food industry?"

Butter Payments CEO Charles Rosenblatt answers the question, "What does the evolution of pet food subscription services look like?"

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Bushra Schuitemaker
Head of microbiology at Pooch & Mutt and head of science and research at Biome9
Pooch & Mutt; Biome9
Episode: Body systems and the pet microbiome Bushra Schuitemaker of Pooch & Mutt
Mike Wickman
Founder and President, Champ's Pet Kitchen
Champ's Pet Kitchen
Episode: Retail-first for an omnichannel era with Mike Wickman of Champ's Pet Kitchen
James Bascharon
Founder of Vetnique, former veterinarian
Vetnique
Episode: Gut health and pet supplements with James Bascharon of Vetnique
Kyle Banahan
CEO of Jinx
Jinx
Episode: Human lifestyles in the pet space with Kyle Banahan of Jinx
Eric Thornton
Retail pet lead for AI and emerging technologies
eTail Pet
Episode: Small pet business AI strategy with Eric Thornton of eTailPet
Amber Stone
Corporate Sales Executive
Envita Solutions
Episode: The reality of sustainability LIVE from Petfood Forum 2026
Jim Lamancusa
CEO of Pet Sustainability Coalition
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Episode: The reality of sustainability LIVE from Petfood Forum 2026
Ann Marie Ocker
Technical Marketing and Innovation Director
International Ingredient Corporation
Episode: The reality of sustainability LIVE from Petfood Forum 2026
Dr. Frank Niles
Strategic advisor and fractional CHRO
Independent consultant; advises Fortune 100 companies and pet food brands
Episode: Reducing employee turnover with Frank Niles

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Lindsay Beaton
Host of Trending Pet Food, Editor at Pet Food Industry Magazine

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Gut health and pet supplements with James Bascharon of Vetnique
Q: What formats are working best for probiotic delivery to pets?
Dry formats like powders or tablets tend to offer better viability and shelf stability, while ease of administration and palatability are key to regular dosing by pet parents.
Gut health and pet supplements with James Bascharon of Vetnique
Q: How is gut health affecting the pet supplements segment, and why now?
Gut health has moved from a reactive concern to a central, proactive pillar of pet wellness, driven by human health trends, better understanding of the gut–immune–brain axis, and a desire to address root causes early in a pet's life.
Small pet business AI strategy with Eric Thornton of eTailPet
Q: What are the most practical AI uses for pet retailers right now?
Content automation (such as two-way texting with customers) stands out as a straightforward win, followed by directional insights from reports and improved image recognition for inventory processes. These uses help save time, improve accuracy, and support quick decision‑making at the point of sale.
Small pet business AI strategy with Eric Thornton of eTailPet
Q: What is the current ratio of AI adoption between small, medium, and large businesses, and who jumped in first?
The host and Eric discuss that there isn't a simple split; all sizes show uptake in basic AI tools, with large firms adopting more due to needs like revenue oversight, while small shops adopt more gradually because of limited time and competing priorities. Early adopters gain advantages from foundational skills and faster iteration, but the landscape keeps changing as new tools emerge.
Human food vs. pet treats with Zora Tabin of Zora's Best Friendz
Q: What is the biggest difference you found between the human and pet consumers of your products?
The difference lies in messaging and platforms; pet consumers skew younger and respond to lighter, more playful branding, while human-food customers tend to be older and stickier to familiar channels like Facebook, leading her to tailor marketing to Instagram and pet-focused channels while maintaining a premium positioning.

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This show consistently centers on the intersection of pet nutrition, retail strategy, and industry innovation. Listeners hear practitioners and leaders from brands, retailers, and suppliers discuss how trends like omnichannel distribution, humanized branding, sustainability, and proactive health claims are reshaping product development and go-to-market tactics. Episodes frequently dive into practical guidance—shelf optimization, AI and automation in storefronts, subscription economics, and strategies for workforce retention and leadership—as well as big-picture shifts such as cultivated-meat potential, upcycling in ingredients, and the evolving role of data in decision making. A standout pattern is the blend of hands-on, revenue-minded insi... more

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3. James Bascharon
4. Kyle Banahan
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