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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Pet Industry
Episode 83 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo examines how high inflation and slow growth are hitting the $150 billion pet industry. Lucas and Luna look at shifting consumer behavior: pet owners are trading down from premium food brands to private-label kibble, delaying non-essential vet procedures, and cutting back on pet insurance. The hosts ground the discussion in real data, including the latest Core PCE reading of 3.4% and the May CPI at 334. They also explore how big players like Mars and Nestlé are responding, and what the rise of 'pet recessions' says about household…
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