Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 2Adventures in Pet FoodU.S. private label pet food sales: Still small but soaringThough the U.S. has long lagged behind Europe in private label pet food sales and market share, those sales continue to grow amid ongoing pet food inflation.Adventures in Pet FoodWhy pet food inflation persists (hint: producer prices)Dog and cat food producer costs in the U.S. have remained stable since March 2023, but unfortunately, they are up 28% since 2021 and more than 30% since 2019.Latest NewsPetfood Forum 2024 brings latest research, trends, innovationExperts present insights on pet food nutrition, processing, safety and more, while a packed exhibit hall offers access to leading companies.Adventures in Pet FoodHow to avoid taking pet owner spending, loyalty for grantedPet owners around the world prioritize their pets’ health and focus on pet food value over price, but companies should strategize to meet economic concerns.Adventures in Pet FoodDCM controversy is back with deep-pocketed targetA new class-action lawsuit focuses on Hill’s Pet Nutrition, its non-profit foundations and ‘affiliated’ veterinary researchers, but the case raises questions.Something to Chew onCaution ahead: Pet food pricing pressures continue in 2024Pet food producers are still facing higher costs, leading to higher retail prices, while pet owners want premium products but are spending more thoughtfully.Adventures in Pet FoodPet obesity: New research shows promise, human parallelsA new study showed two strains of probiotics helped reduce weight in obese dogs; the study protocol offers insights for research in humans and other mammals.Adventures in Pet FoodThe link between dog food prices and national economiesFeeding a dog commercial pet food is still a luxury in some countries, and affordability seems to follow a country’s income levels and overall economic health.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food sales, inflation dynamics in two different marketsPet food sales keep growing in both the U.S. and Eastern Europe, with inflation having varying impacts. Pet populations may be a more significant factor.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat consumers think about alternative pet foodsPet owners in North America and Europe have tried feeding raw, frozen and similar pet foods at varying rates, tied to nutrition and health perceptions.Adventures in Pet Food5 more human food trends for pet food to keep top of mindIn an age of uncertainty and anxiety, consumers today seek truth and transparency from the brands they buy, which plays out in five specific trends.Adventures in Pet FoodThe leading questions for pet food in 2024Based on what happened (and didn’t happen) in pet food in 2023, the new year poses many unknowns and potential challenges, but also opportunities.Previous PagePage 2 of 75Next Page