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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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Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

January 21, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data has shown that grain-free pet food sales declined in 2019, especially after FDA named brands. New analysis of pet food spending suggests further effects.

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

January 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Human food nutrition can be confusing to consumers, too, as the science is continually evolving; yet pet food is even more complex and needing education.

DCM and grain-free pet food: What will 2020 bring?

Let’s hope for continued, comprehensive investigations by FDA and others, plus more discretion with FDA alerts.

January 6, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As the pet food industry begins a new year, we wish for continued, comprehensive DCM investigations by FDA and others, plus more discreet alerts by FDA.

State of pet retail: What it means for pet food’s future

December 23, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. pet product specialty retailers are reporting and projecting sales increases, especially in e-commerce channels, but slowing growth in pet food sales and the pet population bears watching.

What will top human food, pet food trends be in 2030?

December 13, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Ten years from now, pet food and human food may be all about eco-friendly, ethically responsible products and brands, custom diets and tech-enabled farming.

Pet food spending: Boomers fading, millennials stepping up

December 9, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. millennial pet owners have increased their pet food spending for three years in a row, seemingly immune to trends but seeking pet food recommendations.

Growing pet owner interest in CBD calls for research

More pet owners are using or considering CBD products for their pets, despite hazy legal status and little research.

December 1, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

More and more pet owners are using or considering CBD pet treats and other products, but to date, little scientific research backs their safety or benefits.

Why sustainability in pet food protein matters

November 26, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data shows consumers in general, including pet owners, are demanding more sustainable practices from both pet food and human food companies, especially ones involving protein sources.

Grain-free pet food’s future, what it means for market

November 18, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

From pet food companies to retailers to veterinarians to pet owners to pets, everyone has a stake in the DCM investigation and what it portends for grain free.

2020 outlook: Top human food trends, insights for pet food

November 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food in 2020 and beyond can look to human food trends like storytelling, sustainability and ones focused on ingredients and customization.

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Read the January issue of Petfood Industry!

January 2020

In the January 2020 issue of Petfood Industry, discover which two trends will dominate 2020, learn about genetic factors associated with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and explore cat owners' class struggle.

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

DCM and grain-free pet food: What will 2020 bring?

State of pet retail: What it means for pet food’s future

What will top human food, pet food trends be in 2030?

Pet food spending: Boomers fading, millennials stepping up

Growing pet owner interest in CBD calls for research

Why sustainability in pet food protein matters

Grain-free pet food’s future, what it means for market

2020 outlook: Top human food trends, insights for pet food

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