Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 9Adventures in Pet FoodDCM controversy is back with deep-pocketed targetA new class-action lawsuit focuses on Hill’s Pet Nutrition, its non-profit foundations and ‘affiliated’ veterinary researchers, but the case raises questions.Something to Chew onCaution ahead: Pet food pricing pressures continue in 2024Pet food producers are still facing higher costs, leading to higher retail prices, while pet owners want premium products but are spending more thoughtfully.Adventures in Pet FoodPet obesity: New research shows promise, human parallelsA new study showed two strains of probiotics helped reduce weight in obese dogs; the study protocol offers insights for research in humans and other mammals.Adventures in Pet FoodThe link between dog food prices and national economiesFeeding a dog commercial pet food is still a luxury in some countries, and affordability seems to follow a country’s income levels and overall economic health.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food sales, inflation dynamics in two different marketsPet food sales keep growing in both the U.S. and Eastern Europe, with inflation having varying impacts. Pet populations may be a more significant factor.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat consumers think about alternative pet foodsPet owners in North America and Europe have tried feeding raw, frozen and similar pet foods at varying rates, tied to nutrition and health perceptions.Adventures in Pet Food5 more human food trends for pet food to keep top of mindIn an age of uncertainty and anxiety, consumers today seek truth and transparency from the brands they buy, which plays out in five specific trends.Adventures in Pet FoodThe leading questions for pet food in 2024Based on what happened (and didn’t happen) in pet food in 2023, the new year poses many unknowns and potential challenges, but also opportunities.Something to Chew onJoining pet owners on the path to pet food sustainabilityConsumers embrace sustainability at varying levels, so you have to understand where your target consumer is, then navigate the complex sustainability journey.Adventures in Pet FoodHow will pet food inflation and pricing evolve in 2024?Pet owners are stilling paying much higher pet food prices than pre-pandemic. Will more pet food companies lower prices if their costs decline?Adventures in Pet FoodWhich U.S. pet owners spent the most on pet food in 2022?Baby boomer pet owners spent the most on pet food, but gen X was close behind, and their level of pet food spending rose the most from 2021 to 2022.Adventures in Pet FoodInflation’s impact on US dog and cat food salesThough US dog and cat food sales continue to increase by double digits, nearly all the growth is due to higher prices, causing some pet owners to trade down.Previous PagePage 9 of 82Next Page
