Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 6Adventures in Pet FoodFunctional pet food drivers: health, nutrition, scienceA new study from Kerry shows half of North American pet owners surveyed are willing to pay more for pet foods with functional benefits, with the key to their willingness lying in a keen interest in health and nutrition.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat’s in a name: Can ‘upcycling’ attract pet food buyers?Does consumer interest in upcycled foods offer an opportunity to rebrand pet food ingredients like meat by-products with more pet-owner-friendly label claims?Pet Food MarketGood and bad news: US pet food inflation remains steadyU.S. pet food inflation in April 2023 increased slightly from March and is more than three times the national CPI, but pet food producer prices are declining.Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum and Petfood Essentials 2023 by the numbersWhether or not you attended Petfood Forum, these data points may be interesting because they reflect the strength and dynamism of the global pet food industry.Pet Food MarketHow M&A is shaping the pet food market in 2023The year so far includes less typical pet food deals such as divestitures of brands and pet food divisions, plus a true merger between two similar companies.Pet Food MarketThe ongoing search for new pet food protein sourcesAs with human food, the pet food industry continues to seek alternative sources of protein to meet demand and address sustainability and other concerns.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum tackles supply chain, what’s next for pet foodThe pet food market, as part of the overall economy, is emerging from disruptions and turbulence. Learn how Petfood Forum can help you navigate it all.Pet Food MarketDCM-pet food research welcome, points to need for moreA new study shows no link between pulses in dog diets and cases of DCM, yet the DCM situation serves as an example of the need for more pet food research.Pet Food MarketU.S. pet food inflation on downward trend?Pet food inflation in the U.S. declined year over year in March 2023 previous month, as did inflation for pet care, human food and the economy overall.Pet Food MarketWhen pet food M&A focuses on the M, not the AThe deal between Canidae Pet Foods and Natural Balance Pet Foods is a true merger of two similar companies, perhaps offering a model for other industry players.NutritionWhy pet food palatability and aroma matter so muchResearch has revealed fascinating facts about how the sense of taste and smell function in dogs and cats, with important clues for formulating pet food.Pet Food MarketPet food producer prices stabilize, retail prices still upIn the US, the pet food producer index was down in February 2023, but pet food retail price inflation remains comfortably high, as well as in other markets.Previous PagePage 6 of 75Next Page