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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. Email her at dphillips@wattglobal.com.

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When humanization in pet food goes too far

May 15, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Humanization has been a huge driver behind the pet food market’s ongoing success, but to ensure their health, we have to remember pets are not small humans.

Why newer pet food formats like freeze dried are rising

Consumer concerns over processing of their own food can extend to their pets’ diets, too.

May 14, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many consumers seek to avoid heavily processed foods and are extending that desire to their pets’ diets, though the term ‘processing’ can be misunderstood.

Pet food M&A reaches throughout the supply chain

Pet food companies and suppliers find growth in acquisition of all types of companies and ventures.

May 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food companies and suppliers see growth in acquisitions of both similar pet food producers as well as with suppliers buying pet food divisions, and vice versa.

Pet food industry, vets should connect on owner education

May 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Veterinarians and pet owners crave good, solid information on pet nutrition and look to pet food companies for research, said Petfood Forum’s opening keynote speaker.

Can pet tech help tackle pet obesity and owner education?

April 28, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

New pet apps and other technology devices promise to help pet owners find the right food for their pets, understand ingredients and prevent pet obesity.

Human food clues to combine consumer perceptions, science

April 22, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers often perceive certain pet food and human food ingredients to be healthy and functional, but sometimes perceptions get ahead of the science.

How much of US pet food spending increase is real?

April 12, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The U.S. pet food market has been on a record run of deflation in pricing, which typically leads to lower sales, but not in this case. Can that last?

How human food processing trends carry over into pet food

April 7, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumer concerns over processed human foods and pet foods can lead to oversimplification but also new product development opportunities and growth.

Top 6 pet food trends, conversations at Global Pet Expo

March 27, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

At Global Pet Expo 2019, pet food companies debuted air-dried products, new formats and cat food items, and discussed transparency, sustainability and CBD.

5 fastest-growing pet food opportunities globally

Cat food, treats, wet pet food, Asia-Pacific and e-commerce are areas to target for growth.

March 18, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

For future success in the global pet food market, look to fast-growing areas such as cat food, treats, wet food, the Asia-Pacific region and e-commerce.

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Read the May issue of Petfood Industry!

May 2019

The May 2019 issue of Petfood Industry includes our exclusive list of the top 50 pet food companies from our Top Pet Food Companies database, which profiles leading pet food companies around the world.

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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

When humanization in pet food goes too far

Why newer pet food formats like freeze dried are rising

Pet food M&A reaches throughout the supply chain

Pet food industry, vets should connect on owner education

Can pet tech help tackle pet obesity and owner education?

Human food clues to combine consumer perceptions, science

How much of US pet food spending increase is real?

How human food processing trends carry over into pet food

Top 6 pet food trends, conversations at Global Pet Expo

5 fastest-growing pet food opportunities globally

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