Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Why plant-based pet foods continue to sprout up

April 6, 2021

Stemming from growing interest in human foods, a focus on plants in pet foods continues to increase, even as barriers remain and more research is needed.

Conscious consumers: shoppers more driven by value, claims

April 5, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Recent research shows consumer purchasing habits have changed due to the pandemic, now driven by financial constraints, value or seeking certain claims.

Global Pet Expo highlights strong pet food market, trends

March 30, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food and treat sales continue to show robust growth, fueled by e-commerce, newer pet food formats and an ongoing focus on health and wellness.

US pet food sales rose 10% in 2020, 5% projected for 2021

Pet food’s 9.7% increase helped the overall U.S. pet care market reach a milestone of exceeding US$100 billion.

March 26, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The 9.7% increase in sales of pet food and treats contributed to the overall U.S. pet care marking reaching a milestone of exceeding US$100 billion.

Pet food, product supply disruptions persist as sales grow

Increased and shifting consumer demand during COVID-19 has led to ongoing higher costs and shortages, APPA says.

March 25, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Increased and shifting consumer demand has led to healthy pet market growth but also ongoing higher costs and shortages, says Steve King of APPA.

How wet pet food is riding growth and COVID-19 wave

March 17, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Increased owner-pet interaction during the pandemic, plus ongoing product development and more convenience, is helping wet pet food sales continue to grow.

The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

March 11, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pandemic swiftly and significantly affected every aspect of the pet food supply chain, all the way to consumers buying food for their pets.

Consumers seeking sustainability in food—pet food, too

March 5, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many consumers consider sustainability in the foods they eat important, and with pets part of the family, it stands to reason this applies to pet food, too.

Mycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety tale

February 26, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Even for pet food manufacturers whose products do not contain ingredients typically at risk for mycotoxins, the recent Midwestern recall offers lessons.

The pet food and pet care market’s resistance movement

February 24, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food and pet care were growing strong heading into 2020 and proved recession and pandemic resistant, better than several other CPG categories.

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April 2021
In the April 2021 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about plant-based pet food growth potential, labeling modernization and retail trends.

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By Lindsay Beaton
Pet food label modernization still a work in progress
As work continues on creating a new nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.
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By Tang Yu

5 insights on China’s pet food market post-2020

Data and observations sum up how the Chinese pet food market fared in 2020, while local pet food businesses and experts offer outlooks for 2021.
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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

Why plant-based pet foods continue to sprout up

Conscious consumers: shoppers more driven by value, claims

Global Pet Expo highlights strong pet food market, trends

US pet food sales rose 10% in 2020, 5% projected for 2021

Pet food, product supply disruptions persist as sales grow

How wet pet food is riding growth and COVID-19 wave

The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

Consumers seeking sustainability in food—pet food, too

Mycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety tale

The pet food and pet care market’s resistance movement

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