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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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Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

October 15, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though fresh pet food is not well-defined or tracked, the products often associated with it are growing in popularity and, in some cases, sales.

3 emerging human food trends for pet food to track

October 11, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

What could be the next big thing in pet food? Up-and-coming human food trends can lead to new products and business opportunities for pet food brands.

How to boost your pet food brand’s digital performance

October 8, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

To reach today’s connected, health-conscious consumers, pet food brands must integrate their essential messages across all the digital channels they use.

FDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcement

October 1, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

During an in-depth presentation on pet food regulations, the director of CVM slipped in an update on pet food ingredient definitions. And it’s good news.

Pet food spending, perceptions: Lessons from human food

September 24, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As pet food spending catches up to human food, we can learn common lessons about how and why consumers perceive and value the foods they buy.

Human food may offer clues for next big thing in pet food

September 17, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

In some cases, pet food trends get to market faster than human food, yet the latter industry can still offer ideas for what might come next in pet food.

Popular novel pet food ingredients lack in-depth research

September 12, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many pet foods now feature ingredients like novel proteins and grain-free starches like peas and potatoes, but there is little research on them for pets.

Update: FDA pet food ingredient and DCM investigation

September 10, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A webinar on FDA’s investigation into a possible link between pet food ingredients and canine DCM highlighted the need for further investigation and research.

Are grain-free pet foods truly healthy and sustainable?

September 7, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Grain-free pet foods remain popular among pet owners and pet food companies, but there are concerns over their sustainability and some formulations.

China follows global pet food premiumization trend

August 31, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Chinese pet owners are buying more premium-priced pet foods, including natural and grain free, and domestic brands are increasingly providing them.

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September 2018

The September 2018 issue of Petfood Industry covers how Purina pushes for more pet inclusivity in workplaces and public locations, while helping various animal welfare and sustainability causes.

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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

3 emerging human food trends for pet food to track

How to boost your pet food brand’s digital performance

FDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcement

Pet food spending, perceptions: Lessons from human food

Human food may offer clues for next big thing in pet food

Popular novel pet food ingredients lack in-depth research

Update: FDA pet food ingredient and DCM investigation

Are grain-free pet foods truly healthy and sustainable?

China follows global pet food premiumization trend

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