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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.

M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

November 25, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Two significant pet food acquisitions by new players in the market, plus strong stock market performance, signal positives for pet food heading into 2021.

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

November 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

To find signs for the future of the pet food market, perhaps we need to follow pet adoption rates vs. shelter intakes, plus factor in private adoptions.

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

November 12, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Natural and science-based pet food claims no longer seem in conflict, as consumers seemingly find value in both, mimicking trends in the human food space.

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

November 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

After near silence on the DCM and grain-free pet food investigation and no real updates for a year, FDA has issued statements that raise more questions.

5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020

October 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and should be tied to the mission, with value, testing and sustainability baked in.

Update: State of pet ownership and pet food spending

October 22, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The current picture of pet ownership and pet food spending in the U.S. seems mostly sunny, partly cloudy with a chance of storms on the horizon.

Building pet food consumer goodwill and loyalty

October 16, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumer trust in and positive impressions of farming, agriculture and grocery have increased during the pandemic. Does pet food generate the same goodwill?

Do pet food drivers differ online vs. brick and mortar?

October 10, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Premium pet food purchasers shopping online consider the product important but are less interested in brand story, packaging appearance and sustainability.

Rx: More pets plus policies, resources to support owners

October 2, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet ownership could be the prescription for what ails humans, especially in these times, but policies and resources are needed to support and boost ownership.

How pet food can grow from change and disruption

September 23, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Selling pet food online, providing and conveying value to pet owners and learning new skills from adapting to change can all help pet food brands grow.

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EXPANDING from human CPG to pet food: Tips for success

Whether you’re looking to enter the pet food world or have recently crossed the bridge from human CPG to pet food, here are some things to consider as you grow your business.

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Do more with less: Pet food packaging demands increasing

As pet owners continue to ask more of pet food packaging, the sustainability movement rises to the top of challenges being addressed.

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Adventures in Pet Food
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M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020

Update: State of pet ownership and pet food spending

Building pet food consumer goodwill and loyalty

Do pet food drivers differ online vs. brick and mortar?

Rx: More pets plus policies, resources to support owners

How pet food can grow from change and disruption

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