18 Quotes by Bob Vetere

More people are discovering the many therapeutic health benefits associated with aquarium fish, ... An increasing number of offices, classrooms and homes are being equipped with aquariums, as additional studies show watching fish contributes to stress and anxiety reduction, relaxation and even leads to enhanced creativity and learning environments.

Maybe 60 to 70 percent of them are new or start-up companies. These numbers continue to grow.

Pets are an emotional issue, and retailers have a level of communication with the key people who will make noise about these topics.

Based on year-end 2005 and early 2006 activity, we can anticipate almost the same growth this year.

It is interesting to note that food continues to show growth not only in the expected high-end areas with vitamin fortified formulas, gourmet lines and natural/organic food but with the value-priced portion of the segment as well.

We've come a long way in terms of how we view and treat our pets. And, fortunately for pets and people, there is still plenty of opportunity for healthy growth.

Anything that's a trend in human foods, within four to six months it will be a trend in pet food, too.

As a human, to just buy him a dirty old tennis ball is just not enough, even though he doesn't care. I feel better because I've given him something more than just a tennis ball.

Baby boomers are turning to pets because it fills the empty house, as kids have gone off to college. Young professionals who aren't starting families right away are still looking for some kind of companionship.