Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 58Pet 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.Pet Food MarketJerky pet treat investigation: where’s the update?FDA has issued no updates on its China-made jerky pet treat investigation since May 2014. Has the petfood market moved on?Pet Food MarketPet treat sales continue to growPet owners want safe, nutritious treats, and are buying them at continually increasing rates, because they want to pamper their pets.Pet Food MarketWhat's in store for petfood in 2015?Petfood professionals have opinions on pertinent questions for our industry, but no one yet has definitive answers.Pet Food MarketPet treats: a sure bet for growth in 2015 and beyond?Pet owners around the world are looking for ways to feed their pets healthy, wholesome fare, and that’s expanding beyond the pets’ main diets to treats.Pet Food MarketGlobal update: premium petfood sales projected to continue growth through 2019Premium petfood sales will increase 3% by 2019, says Euromonitor, as pet owners around the world trade up to higher-priced petfoods.Pet Food MarketKeeping up with the changing petfood landscapeDespite a slowdown in petfood sales growth in 2014, changes to the competitive landscape are mostly positive as many petfood companies globally prosper.Pet Food MarketNew research on human-animal bond could help spur petfood marketResearch on how pets benefit human health can help make the case for pet ownership on many levels, which can, in turn, grow petfood sales.Pet Food MarketWhat petfood can take from top 10 human food trends for 2015Several top tends in human foods are already appearing in petfood, too, driven by consumer interest and demand.Pet Food MarketLatest US petfood market data show bright spots and warning signsPetfood manufacturers and marketers may need to rely less on premium products to drive sales, perhaps instead targeting less affluent pet owners.Previous PagePage 58 of 82Next Page
