The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan: Pet Food Market Trends | Ep. 133
Dec 25, 2025In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan from Kansas State University explains how economics, consumer behavior, and supply chain dynamics shape modern pet food trends. He shares new insights from large-scale research on buyer preferences, pricing responses, and the gap between what consumers say they want and what they actually purchase. Learn how these findings can guide better product design and marketing decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!
What you’ll learn:
- Consumer preference trends
- Supply chain evolution
- Price response behavior
- Attribute value gaps
- Product design insights
Meet the guest:
Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan is a Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar in Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His work focuses on agribusiness management, agri-food marketing, supply chain resilience, and the economic forces shaping pet food purchasing behavior. He leads research exploring consumer preferences, pricing responses, and industry needs within the pet food sector.
Listen to this conversation with Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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