Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 58Pet Food MarketWhat rising Millennial pet owners look for in petfoodAs Millennials replace Baby Boomers as the largest pet-owning group in the US, what does it mean for petfood shopping and purchasing?Pet Food MarketWhy do cats get fewer pet products and lower spending?A lack of understanding of cats may contribute to lower spending by cat owners and less cat product and petfood development by manufacturers.Pet Food MarketGlobal Pet Expo petfood trends: new formats for big namesAt Global Pet Expo 2015, larger petfood companies known for traditional formats broke out new lines featuring baked, air-dried and freeze-dried products.Pet Food MarketNext novel petfood proteins: insects and test-tube meats?Dwindling supplies and rising prices of traditional proteins may drive the petfood and human food industries to new sources, despite consumer distaste.Pet Food MarketFewer jerky pet treat complaints mean marketplace and FDA are moving onIn the wake of fewer illnesses related to jerky pet treats being reported, should FDA release less frequent updates? Is this a resource issue?Pet Food MarketHelping pet owners understand and fight pet obesitySoon all cat and dog food labels in the US have to include calorie counts. Can the petfood industry do more—perhaps looking to human foods for ideas?NutritionConsumers say nutrition outweighs price in choosing a petfoodNearly 80% of US pet owners choose a petfood based on how nutritious or healthy they think it will be, a recent survey shows; only 4% choose price.Pet Food MarketIs bad petfood advice partly the industry’s fault?The petfood industry is missing an opportunity to be transparent and educate consumers and veterinarians about pet nutrition and how petfood is made.Pet Food MarketLatest petfood mega deal: Big Heart Pet Brands to Smucker, back to a food companyWith Big Heart’s pet products mostly distributed in the US mass market channel, where petfood sales growth is stagnant, will this be a win for Smucker?Pet Food MarketSurvey surprise: global dry petfood volume rises 4.6% in 2014The Alltech survey does provide at least a partial picture of dry petfood production, and the fact that this volume is growing is good news.Pet Food MarketPetfood companies continue strong support of pet-related causesPetfood companies are comprised of people who love pets and want to give back to the overall pet community, and such giving is supported by consumers.Pet Food MarketUS pet retailers report sales growth in key petfood categoriesDespite recent slowdowns in petfood sales growth, US pet specialty retailers report increases for dog food, grain-free products and natural treats.Previous PagePage 58 of 83Next Page
