Premiumization refers to the strategic shift toward offering higher-quality, more expensive pet products and services that deliver enhanced value, experience, and emotional connection.
Pet Food Industry explores how super‑premium pet foods are driving revenue growth while volume remains flat, highlighting a bifurcation between premium and economy products. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
https://kadence.com/en‑sg/10‑trends‑transforming‑the‑pet‑care‑industry/
Kadence identifies premiumization as a key trend—owners treating pets as family, investing in gourmet food, fancy accessories and personalized services (e.g. Gucci, Prada pet lines). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
NielsenIQ reports premium pet products gaining nearly 12 % in dollar sales, even amid inflation, as humanization drives demand for high‑quality pet food and wellness formats. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Pet Food Industry details growth of fresh, refrigerated pet food and personalization strategies like customized diets to meet rising premium pet demand. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
https://tgmresearch.com/how-pet-brands-cater-high-spending-pet-owners.html
TGM Research discusses brands targeting affluent pet‑owners through premium nutrition, grooming, pet‑hotels and wellness services—a $50 bn segment globally. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}