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Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry, shares her insights and opinions on all things pet food, addressing market trends as well as news and developments in pet nutrition, food safety and other hot topics for the industry.

Conscious consumers: shoppers more driven by value, claims

April 5, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Recent research shows consumer purchasing habits have changed due to the pandemic, now driven by financial constraints, value or seeking certain claims.

Global Pet Expo highlights strong pet food market, trends

March 30, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food and treat sales continue to show robust growth, fueled by e-commerce, newer pet food formats and an ongoing focus on health and wellness.

How wet pet food is riding growth and COVID-19 wave

March 17, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Increased owner-pet interaction during the pandemic, plus ongoing product development and more convenience, is helping wet pet food sales continue to grow.

The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

March 11, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pandemic swiftly and significantly affected every aspect of the pet food supply chain, all the way to consumers buying food for their pets.

Consumers seeking sustainability in food—pet food, too

March 5, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many consumers consider sustainability in the foods they eat important, and with pets part of the family, it stands to reason this applies to pet food, too.

The pet food and pet care market’s resistance movement

February 24, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food and pet care were growing strong heading into 2020 and proved recession and pandemic resistant, better than several other CPG categories.

Sustainable pet food packaging tests seeing success

February 17, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The main downside of plastic pet food or treat bags is lack of sustainability, but recycling initiatives and other tests are experiencing success.

Plants, plant proteins: the next big thing in pet food?

February 11, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

More plant-based dog foods are hitting the market while consumer interest in plants for human food and pet food grows, yet the category needs more R&D.

Is U.S. pet food spending holding up into COVID-19 year 2?

February 2, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet ownership remains strong, and since pet owners need to keep feeding their pets, pet food spending is steady—but financial pain is real for some.

Global dry pet food production increased 8% in 2020

January 28, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though the overall feed industry for all species increased only 1%, dry pet food say healthy growth, at least partially driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Lindsay Beaton
Pet food label modernization still a work in progress
As work continues on creating a new nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.
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By Tang Yu

5 insights on China’s pet food market post-2020

Data and observations sum up how the Chinese pet food market fared in 2020, while local pet food businesses and experts offer outlooks for 2021.
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Adventures in Pet Food
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Conscious consumers: shoppers more driven by value, claims

Global Pet Expo highlights strong pet food market, trends

How wet pet food is riding growth and COVID-19 wave

The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

Consumers seeking sustainability in food—pet food, too

The pet food and pet care market’s resistance movement

Sustainable pet food packaging tests seeing success

Plants, plant proteins: the next big thing in pet food?

Is U.S. pet food spending holding up into COVID-19 year 2?

Global dry pet food production increased 8% in 2020

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