Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the AuthorAdventures in Pet FoodWhen pet food purchases don’t match what owners say they wantData from an ongoing survey of U.S. dog owners reveals a gap between what they rate as the most important dog food attributes and what they actually buy.Something to Chew onNiche raw, fresh pet food players lead the way for big onesSeeing the growth rates for formats like raw, fresh and freeze-dried pet food is leading larger companies to follow smaller players into those categories.Adventures in Pet FoodUS pet owner spending strong, cost concerns a factorRecent surveys show spending among U.S. pet owners remains strong, particularly among higher-incomes; yet rising costs are a concern, and trust in brands is key.Adventures in Pet FoodAI usage: Pet food, human food ‘stuck in the stone age’?Despite all the hype and awareness around AI, recent surveys show pet food and human food companies are not using it widely, perhaps taking time to evaluate.Market Trends and Reports7 top pet ownership, feeding trends in USPet owner survey results and market research show a rise in cat ownership, growing use of pet food formats other than dry and other ongoing trends.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food in Brazil: Dynamic market, full of promiseThough growth in pet food sales in Brazil has slowed, and the country faces challenges such as U.S. tariffs, the market has significant upside and potential.Adventures in Pet FoodTips for navigating tariffs: Is your pet food business prepared?New U.S. tariffs have gone into effect, affecting many imports of pet food, ingredients, packaging or other raw materials. Where does your company stand?Adventures in Pet FoodThe urban legend of pet food’s environmental impactA misleading study from 2017 on pet food’s carbon footprint continues to be cited as fact, bringing to mind other misinformation-fueled situations like DCM.Adventures in Pet FoodCracking the code for insect protein to take off in pet foodRecent studies highlight challenges for insect protein with regulatory compliance, processing and consumer acceptance, but also offer clues for overcoming them.Something to Chew onWhat role is M&A playing in pet food growth?Pet food merger and acquisition activity has continued to slow, at least in the U.S., likely due to economic uncertainty driven by global trade tensions.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat happens if (when) AI autonomously markets your pet food?Agentic AI, an autonomous system, may soon become an authoritative source of information and recommendations for your brand and products. Are you ready?Adventures in Pet FoodDo pet owners and other consumers still demonize ingredients?Recent surveys indicate consumers of human food and purchasers of pet food may no longer focus on avoiding certain ingredients in their buying choices.Page 1 of 81Next Page
