The pet food industry Flashcards
What % of today’s dogs are fed commercialized diets?
95%
Historical feeding practices
Farm dogs should get:
-bread soaked in milk and bones from dead sheep
Hunting dogs should get:
stew of grains, veg, meat and by products (5-15 century)
Wealthy urban dog owners:
- a lucrative industry of sourcing dead horses and selling the meat to (18th century)
When and who created the first dog biscuit?
1860 - James Spratt in Britain
- wheat, veggies, beetroot, meat
When was vet medicine founded in the USA?
1895
Expert advice regarding what domesticated dogs should eat
not raw meat
- because wild dogs did, and it may promote hunting/carnivorous behaviour
In 1908
FH Bennett Biscuit Company –> bone shaped biscuits, puppy food and different sized kibble for different dog breeds
When did PM Chappel begin canning horse meat?
1922
- the first to co-market the combination of dry and canned foods
When did Gaines Food Co. start producing dog meal and sold multiple package sizes?
1925
In the late 20’s who promoted a scientifically balanced ration for peak health and longevity?
Leon Whitney (DVM) - Bal-O-Ration
Who bought Bal-O-Ration?
Quaker oats
When were canned cat food and dry meat meal dog foods introduced?
1930 (after WWI)
When and who bought FH Bennet
Nabisco (national biscuit company) and renames in MILKBONE - 1931
What do milk bones contain?
meat, cereals, milk, minerals, fortified liver oil, wheat germ and yeast
How did Nabisco accomplish the milk bone market penetration?
By educating dog owners about the nutritional needs of dogs (milk bones were an addition to table scraps)
When was the society of pet food industry formed and what was its purpose?
1935 - to develop better relations with federal and state regulatory agencies
Why did canned food become almost non existent in 1941, even though pet food industry sales ~50 million USD?
declared non-essential due to WWII
When did General Foods by Gaines
1943
When was dehydrated dog food introduced?
1943
“just add water”
When and who developed the first vet focused diet
Hills - 1948
The use of byproducts
marketeers were stating that their products were superior as dogs were able to utilize waste products such as grain hulls, sweepings and meat unusable for human consumption
- fresh was too expensive and it actually made them picky
What were pet food sales in 1950?
~200 million USD
Who and when was the first extruded food created?
1957 - Ralston Purina
- increase palatability by adding a fat coating
= Purina Dog/Cat Chow
When was PFI founded as the national trade association of dog and cat food manufacturers
1958
- has grown to represent the companies that make up 98% of dog/cat foods produced in US
What were pet food sales in the 1960’s?
> 1 billion USD
Who led the market in the 1960’s?
Hills
- Prescription Diets
Who led the treat business in the 1960’s?
Hartz
When did NRC develop the first set of nutrient recommendations (sponsored by PFI)?
1960’s
When did feeding scraps as the primary source of nutrition diminish?
1960’s
In the 1960’s when industry becomes highly competitive, what drives the force of growth?
advertising and sales
In the 1960’s and 70’s companies are beginning to put more emphasis on?
developing balanced diets that can be fed alone, were appealing and conveniently packaged
- more emphasis on pet being member of family, who should be receiving appropriate care/food
When are vets used to support the concept of “complete and balanced”
1969
- need for supplementation and dilution of protein with carbs
When was taurine discovered to be an essential nutrient for dogs/cats?
1970s
When was AAFCO formed?
1974
What does AAFCO stand for?
Association of American Feed Control Officials
Who and when purchased Hills Rx?
Colgate Palmolive in 1976
- the model is similar to marketing toothpaste to dentists
Growing concerns about what made pet food companies return to nutrition-based advertising?
food additives
What is the number 1 influencer for people who are focused on health of dogs/cats
relationship with vet
When were tremendous amounts of advancement seen behind the science of pet nutrition?
1980-200
- fiber for gut health
- DHA for cognition
- increased father skin/coat