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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry and Petfood Forum.

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3 pet food ingredient categories: outlook through 2020

June 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though the pet food supply chain experienced some disruptions with poultry, rendered proteins and grains, they seem to have been localized and short term.

Marketing, product development still driving pet food

June 11, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food brands have increased their spending on advertising this year, even during the pandemic, and some are continuing with new product development.

How resilient is the pet food market?

June 9, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pet food market has persevered and even grown throughout economic downturns for several decades. Will that hold during a pandemic and other disruptions?

Petfood Forum 2020 goes virtual as Petfood Forum CONNECT

Petfood Forum CONNECT, an online event in September 2020, provides the latest pet food research and insights.

June 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Petfood Forum 2020, transitioned to an online event due to COVID-19, will offer expert insights on the pet food market, nutrition and safety post-pandemic.

Direct-to-consumer: next big opportunity for pet food?

June 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As pet food e-commerce continues to grow, driven higher by the pandemic, direct-to-consumer may become a viable channel for CPG brands, including pet food.

Do pet food consumers still care about sustainability?

May 28, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be making some pet food shoppers and other consumers focus more on sustainability, food waste and natural/organic products.

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.

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Feature

By Lindsay Beaton

Small pets make bigger mark than ever on the industry

While dogs and cats continue to reign supreme, the growth of the “other” pet space can’t be denied: 9.9 million homes own a bird, 6.2 million homes have a small pet (usually small mammals) and 5.7 million homes own a reptile.

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Feature

By Lindsay Beaton

‘Other’ pets get a boost as trends from dog/cat catch up

Pet owners with birds, small mammals and other types of non-dog/cat animals are demanding the best for their feathered, furry or scaly friends.

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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

ARTICLES

3 pet food ingredient categories: outlook through 2020

Marketing, product development still driving pet food

How resilient is the pet food market?

Petfood Forum 2020 goes virtual as Petfood Forum CONNECT

Direct-to-consumer: next big opportunity for pet food?

Do pet food consumers still care about sustainability?

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

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