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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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Are you confident in the pet food market’s resilience?

May 20, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The Petfood Industry Confidence Index shows how pet food professionals feel about business conditions, both the current status and short-term future.

Video: How pet food brands can connect with consumers now

Marketing expert Bonin Bough provides tips for pet food brands to stay connected with their customers.

May 14, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

CPG marketing expert Bonin Bough, keynote speaker for Petfood Forum 2020, provides tips for pet food brands to stay front of mind with their customers.

Will COVID-19 surge in pet food, other e-commerce last?

May 13, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

More people, including pet food buyers, have been using digital channels during the pandemic, but the surge is not completely positive or guaranteed to last.

COVID-19 influence on pet food consumer trends, behaviors

May 7, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Key pet food drivers have included convenience, technology and confidence, but what those trends mean to consumers is changing during the pandemic.

Video: COVID-19 lessons for pet food manufacturers

Crisis management expert Dr. Paola Cane shares the experiences of the Italian pet food industry.

May 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Dr. Paola Cane, a crisis management expert who works with many pet food companies, shares experiences and lessons from Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak.

How will COVID-19 affect pet food M&A in 2020?

Pet food mergers and acquisitions have been happening this year, but will that continue at the same levels?

May 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

While pet food merger and acquisition activity has been strong to date in 2020, the pandemic may lead to smaller deals and a focus on profitability.

How prevalent are COVID-19 pet food ingredient shortages?

April 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Anecdotal reports of pet food ingredient shortages in the U.S. are rising, while industry associations say the supply chain is facing no major disruption.

Pet food stocking up: what pet owners bought

April 23, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. pet owners stocked up on pet food in March, preparing for having to stay home. What types of foods did they buy, and has the sales surge continued?

Video: how COVID-19 affects pet food research, hiring

Dr. Greg Aldrich explains why a temporary halt to pet food research and hiring of new graduates could impact the industry.

April 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food expert Greg Aldrich explains why the industry could experience long-term effects from even less pet food research and filling of the talent pipeline.

Do pet food brand loyalty, quality apply in a pandemic?

April 16, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Do consumers follow their usual pet food buying habits and preferences for brand and quality during a crisis like COVID-19, or does it depend on availability?

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Read the May issue of Petfood Industry!

May 2020

In the May 2020 issue of Petfood Industry, discover which U.S. pet food companies were added to China's customs list, how AAFCO regulations are likely to change and what the pet food industry will look like after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

Are you confident in the pet food market’s resilience?

Video: How pet food brands can connect with consumers now

Will COVID-19 surge in pet food, other e-commerce last?

COVID-19 influence on pet food consumer trends, behaviors

Video: COVID-19 lessons for pet food manufacturers

How will COVID-19 affect pet food M&A in 2020?

How prevalent are COVID-19 pet food ingredient shortages?

Pet food stocking up: what pet owners bought

Video: how COVID-19 affects pet food research, hiring

Do pet food brand loyalty, quality apply in a pandemic?

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