Catering to pets outside the home, owners seek out public food sources
Implications - Catering pet owners and their need to indulge their furry companions, brands are turning to public pet installations to make activities like snack time more engaging. Offering more inventive ways for owners to feed their pets while on-the-go, these public pet activities offer more adaptable dining options, reflecting a need to indulge animals both in and outside the home.
Trend Themes
1. Pet-friendly Public Installations - Brands are creating public pet installations to make activities like snack time more engaging, offering inventive ways for owners to feed their pets while on-the-go.
2. Pet-focused Food Ventures - Entrepreneurs are opening unique food ventures for pets, including food trucks and vending machines, catering to the needs of on-the-go pet owners.
3. Incentivized Pet Playtime - Companies are creating products that combine pet playtime and snacks through interactive fetch machines that reward pets with food after a game of ball.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food and Retail Industry - The pet food and retail industry can explore the opportunities of creating unique and convenient food options for pets to enhance the experience of pet owners.
2. Smart Waste Management and Recycling Industry - The smart waste management and recycling industry can invest in developing products that combine waste management with pet-feeding solutions to address the issue of stray animals and promote sustainability.
3. Experiential Marketing Industry - The experiential marketing industry can explore creating interactive installations that cater to pet owners and their furry companions to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement.
