Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 10Adventures in Pet FoodIs declining pet food inflation masking pet owner pain?Inflation keeps falling each month yet prices are still much higher than pre-COVID, and consumers are still paying more for many items, including pet food.Adventures in Pet FoodPet treats: The gift that keeps on givingPet owners increasingly see treats as a way to bond with their pets and support their health, while the pet food industry benefits from ongoing sales growth.Adventures in Pet FoodHuman food, pet food ingredients coming full circle?Human food and pet food have gone through cycles emphasizing avoidance of certain ingredients, yet the focus now seems more on functional ingredients.Petfood Forum NewsTrends and innovation experts to headline Petfood Forum 2024Daniel Levine will present the opening keynote on trends, while Tamara Ghandour will deliver an interactive session on innovation.Something to Chew onWhy cats are a growth category for pet foodRising urbanization is leading to increased cat ownership and, following on, higher cat food sales growth, presenting opportunities for pet food companies.Adventures in Pet FoodCats, cat food growing in Asia and around the worldCats now outnumber dogs in several countries in Asia, following a pattern seen in Europe for some time. More cats lead to higher cat food sales growth.Adventures in Pet FoodFinding pet food innovation and opportunities in new placesAnnouncements about the use of AI in pet food, new research and ongoing investments in pet care startups may point to a more innovative future for the industry.Adventures in Pet FoodWill pet food prices in the US keep falling?U.S. pet food inflation year over year declined again in September 2023, following a pattern of several months and in line with falling human food prices.Something to Chew onThe ongoing strength and growth of pet food omnichannelOmnichannel shopping — buying pet food both in physical stores and online — really took off during the pandemic and is still a popular choice for pet owners.Adventures in Pet FoodThe state of pet obesity (spoiler alert: it’s not good)The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 2022 report found 59% of US dogs and 61% of cats are overweight or obese. A new survey for 2023 is now open.Adventures in Pet FoodUS pet food spending increased by double digits in 2022U.S. households spent 12.5% more on pet food in 2022, reaching US$38.69 billion. Among the groups who spent more or less, there were a few surprises.Adventures in Pet Food‘Secret recipe’: 3 steps to uncover pet food safety issuesListen, ask and look: A recipe any pet food plant operator, safety or quality manager can use to determine the root cause of a safety problem.Previous PagePage 10 of 82Next Page
