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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.

Top pet food trends to watch for at Global Pet Expo 2020

February 20, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Will pet food companies continue to launch new ‘grain-friendly’ pet foods, along with alternative formats, sustainability claims and, of course, CBD treats?

For pet food, human food, sustainability now a must have

February 13, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers demand that pet food and human food companies act sustainably in all they do, but does that apply to pet food ingredients from the human food chain?

When pet food humanization goes too far: Plants vs. meats

February 7, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

When pet owners extend humanization to anthropomorphism and applying their own food habits and emotions to their pets, things have likely gone too far.

FDA’s latest DCM update: No news is ... status quo?

January 30, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

FDA is not planning any public updates on its DCM and grain-free pet food investigation, yet many questions and concerns remain for the industry and owners.

Links between CBD pet and human markets offer insights

January 23, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Surveys show similar consumer interest and use of CBD pet and human products and also the same lack of information, research and legal status.

Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

January 21, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data has shown that grain-free pet food sales declined in 2019, especially after FDA named brands. New analysis of pet food spending suggests further effects.

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

January 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Human food nutrition can be confusing to consumers, too, as the science is continually evolving; yet pet food is even more complex and needing education.

State of pet retail: What it means for pet food’s future

December 23, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. pet product specialty retailers are reporting and projecting sales increases, especially in e-commerce channels, but slowing growth in pet food sales and the pet population bears watching.

What will top human food, pet food trends be in 2030?

December 13, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Ten years from now, pet food and human food may be all about eco-friendly, ethically responsible products and brands, custom diets and tech-enabled farming.

Pet food spending: Boomers fading, millennials stepping up

December 9, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. millennial pet owners have increased their pet food spending for three years in a row, seemingly immune to trends but seeking pet food recommendations.

Read the February issue of Petfood Industry!

February 2020

In the February 2020 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about pet food supply chain risks, explore dietary factors related to canine dilated cardiomyopathy and discover how sustainability has grown in importance.

Adventures in Pet Food
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Top pet food trends to watch for at Global Pet Expo 2020

For pet food, human food, sustainability now a must have

When pet food humanization goes too far: Plants vs. meats

FDA’s latest DCM update: No news is ... status quo?

Links between CBD pet and human markets offer insights

Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

State of pet retail: What it means for pet food’s future

What will top human food, pet food trends be in 2030?

Pet food spending: Boomers fading, millennials stepping up

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