Alexandra, Author at Pet Sustainability Coalition

From Regenerative Agriculture to Alternative Proteins: Insights from Pet Food Processing Exchange 2026

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by Alexandra

Pet Food processing exchange, grazing cattle

At Pet Food Processing Exchange 2026, conversations covered a variety of topics like shifting consumer expectations, emerging manufacturing formats, trade pressures, regulation, ingredient innovation, and supply chain resilience. Across these discussions, one message repeatedly surfaced: sustainability is becoming less of a separate conversation within pet food and more of a lens through which the industry … Read more

Pet Sustainability Coalition Releases Full Agenda for Impact Unleashed 2026

October 12, 2026 by Alexandra

Impact Unleashe Agenda is LIVE, grid of speaker faces

The three-day event brings pet industry leaders together for practical sustainability conversations, cross-industry perspectives and new approaches to collaboration. BOULDER, Colo. – October 2026 – The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) announces the agenda for Impact Unleashed 2026, taking place November 9-11 at the Limelight Hotel in Boulder, Colorado. Guided by this year’s theme, “Rooted in … Read more

10 Holiday Gifts for Pet Lovers Who Care About Sustainability

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Alexandra

Holiday shopping for your favorite pet (or pet person) just got a little easier. For shoppers paying attention to sourcing, materials, packaging, and waste, we’ve gathered products worth knowing about. This year’s PSC Holiday Gift Guide features 10 products from Pet Sustainability Coalition members, each with a sustainability story we thought was worth sharing. You’ll … Read more

Inside Pet Fair Asia 2026: EcoPaws Asia, Resilient Supply Chains, and the Trends Shaping China’s Pet Market

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Alexandra

Pet Fair Asia 2026, held August 19 – 23, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre delivered new excitement for sustainability in the Asia-Pacific pet industry The show was held at an immense scale: over 320,000 square meters of show floor, 2,600-plus exhibitors, and visitors from more than 90 countries. The headline for us though, … Read more

Sustainability Decisions Pet Leaders Will Tackle at Impact Unleashed

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 by Alexandra

Pet industry leaders are making sustainability decisions alongside many other business priorities. Which solutions are ready to scale? Which commitments should you keep when conditions change? How much should you invest? What do your customers actually care about? And what should you prepare for next? From November 9-11 in Boulder, Colorado, leaders from across the … Read more

How to Choose Between Sonoco’s Cans and Paper-Based Packaging for Pet Food

September 24, 2026 by Alexandra

This post is sponsored by PSC Accredited Member, Sonoco Across North and South America, pet ownership continues to grow while consumer expectations continue to evolve. As brands expand into new markets and respond to changing purchasing behaviors, packaging decisions increasingly need to balance product protection, manufacturing efficiency, sustainability goals, and consumer expectations. In Latin America, … Read more

5 Ways Sustainable Pet Brands Can Build Consumer Trust

October 2, 2026September 21, 2026 by Alexandra

Pet owners are among the most sustainability-minded consumers in the market, yet many pet brands aren’t speaking to those values effectively. Your brand may be making meaningful sustainability improvements, but if a customer cannot see its value or understand a new solution, it can be easily missed. Even worse, your product can lose credibility when … Read more

PSC and KibbleLab Partner to Help Pet Parents Discover Sustainably Accredited Brands

September 9, 2026 by Alexandra

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is excited to announce a new partnership with KibbleLab, a trusted pet food comparison and research platform, to help consumers more easily identify and support brands committed to sustainability. PSC Accredited food and treat brands are now featured throughout KibbleLab with a dedicated “Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited” designation, making it … Read more

Navigating EU Sustainability Claims: What Pet Companies Need to Know About ECGT

September 4, 2026 by Alexandra

84% of pet parents want companies to address climate change. At the same time, new EU rules are raising the bar for how companies can communicate environmental progress. Starting September 27, 2026, pet companies marketing or selling products or services to EU consumers will be required to follow the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition … Read more

Inside Tetra Recart®: Reasons to Consider Carton-Based Wet Pet Food Packaging

September 4, 2026September 2, 2026 by Alexandra

Woman showing dog carton of wet pet food on a kitchen floor

Wet pet food packaging is one of the more complex packaging challenges in the pet industry.

Wet food has traditionally relied on formats like cans and pouches because they provide strong product protection and shelf stability. These formats continue to work well for many products and supply chains.