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January 31, 2022

   
 
 
 
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IBPSA Members: We can finally see the finish line for our software switch! We got the go-ahead to begin the on-boarding process, so Carmen will be sending out invitations to Zoom links beginning this week to introduce you to this robust new platform. Once the system is “live”, you’ll receive an email with your new log-in credentials. If you want a sneak peek of your member dashboard, here is a basic video introduction.


IBPSA Vendor Members: Exhibitor Registration for this year’s Flow Business Conference will begin in the next few days! The primary contact on your membership account will receive an email with details. IBPSA Members will have a two-week head start to register before the general public. This year’s conference is September 22-24 in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek.   

 
 

 
 
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Pet Industry Continues Groundbreaking Growth

Pet food and treat processors, and the companies that supply them ingredients, packaging materials and processing equipment, are ramping up their capabilities and operational footprints to meet increasing...

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Three Ways the Pet Food Industry Is Going Green
 
 
biomarketinsights.com
 

The US spent $95.7 billion on the pet industry in 2019, with pet food and treats making up the largest sales segment (38%). In 2020, the European pet food industry has a turnover of €21.8 billion. This huge sector takes a massive environmental toll. According to the...

 
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5 Trends to Watch in Pet Care and Products
 
 
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The overarching trend in pet care anticipated this year is the accelerated humanization of the family pet, according to online pet product marketplace Rover.com.“ There are certainly more chapters that have yet to be written before this pandemic comes to an end, but one subplot has...

 
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SBA Partners to Launch Small Business Digital Alliance
 
 
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The joint co-sponsorship is aimed at connecting small businesses with important digital resources to help start and expand their ecommerce business. The new program will also provide small businesses with a series of briefings and training focused on enabling business owners...

 
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Small Business Expansion Held Back by Rising Costs
 
 
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Ambition to grow has exceeded pre-pandemic levels among small businesses but they are being held back by rising costs, skills shortages and a lack of access to finance, a survey has found. About 54 per cent of small businesses expect to grow over the next year, up by four...

 
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Your First Hire: What Small Business Needs to Know about HR

A human resources department is a critical component of employee well-being in any business, no matter how small. HR responsibilities include payroll, benefits, hiring, firing, and keeping up to date with state and...

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The 10 Best — and Worst — U.S. Cities for Dog Fitness

As pet product sales continue to grow, grocery retailers may want to note the recent data from OneVet that ranks the 50 most populous U.S. cities based on how dog-fitness friendly they are — or aren’t...

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PetSmart SPAC Merger? 7 Things We Know As the Pet Supplier Mulls Going Public

PetSmart is reportedly planning to go public and the pet care company may use a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger to do so. Let’s dive into that news below with all the details potential future...

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6 Ways a Small Business Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

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