Exclusively available at Walmart stores, Cesar Fresh Chef dog food rolls are refrigerated, culinary-inspired meals for dogs that are ready to cut and serve. Powered by human-grade ingredients, the meals for dogs are free from artificial flavors, colors and artificial preservatives.
This new product line shares complete and balanced meals for pets made with real, whole-food ingredients, including chicken or beef as the first ingredients listed in the recipes. There's the Beef & Chicken Recipe with Peas & Carrots, as well as the Chicken Recipe with Peas & Carrots in the line, which can be found in 1.3lbs and 3.2lbs.
Melody Richard, Merchandising Vice President, Pets, Walmart U.S., notes "The increased humanization of pets is driving innovation and we're proud to offer new products that promote pet health and wellness because that's what our customers want."
Refrigerated Dog Food Rolls
Cesar Fresh Chef Cut-and-Serve Rolls Feature Human-Grade Ingredients
Trend Themes
1. Refrigerated Pet Food - The trend of fresh, refrigerated pet food continues to expand as customers demand more healthy and human-grade options for their pets.
2. Humanization of Pets - The trend of treating pets as more like family members than animals has driven the development of premium pet food offerings that put more emphasis on quality ingredients and nutrition.
3. Convenience Pet Food - As more pet owners opt for convenient, easy-to-serve meals for their pets, there's an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet food industry to create more customized and personalized options that balance convenience with quality nutrition.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food - There is an opportunity for the pet food industry to expand their offerings to include fresher and more convenient options, tapping into the growing trend of pet humanization.
2. Retail - As more customers demand healthier and fresher options for their pets, retailers can take advantage of this growing trend by offering a wider range of premium pet food options in their stores.
3. Tech - As demand for customized and personalized pet food options grows, there is an opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative solutions that balance nutrition and convenience, such as online meal planning and delivery services for pets.