Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the AuthorAdventures in Pet Food4 pet food trends I’ll be tracking at Global Pet Expo 2024Does the show promise to showcase air-dried and freeze-dried products, more new cat foods and treats and still more CBD treats and supplements?Something to Chew onRaw pet food adoption: What does the future hold?Pet owners in North America and Europe are increasingly feeding raw and other ‘alternative’ pet foods, especially younger owners, but do barriers remain?Adventures in Pet FoodConsumers loyal to preferred pet foods despite high pricesPet food inflation in the U.S. keeps falling, though prices are still much higher than three years ago; yet most owners are sticking to their pet food choices.Adventures in Pet FoodThe state of pet food innovation in early 2024Pet food innovation doesn’t always mean new products; sometimes it’s new delivery services, new market players and new research on existing ingredients.Adventures 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.Page 1 of 74Next Page