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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.

Pet food ranks among top-selling consumer product goods

August 12, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

For the 52 weeks ending June 13, 2021, pet food ranked number five among consumer product good categories, while pet treats showed strong growth.

Pet food draws big-name investment, private equity focus

August 5, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Large investment firms are following the pet food and pet care industries, which also continue to attract private equity investors and acquisitions.

New pet food product launches bounce back, focus on health

July 29, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data on new pet foods and treats introduced from June 2020-May 2021 shows growth, driven by health and wellness claims and human-food-influenced trends.

2 reasons for robust pet food M&A activity in 2021

July 22, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Small pet food companies may be seeking to sell due to pending tax increases and the uncertain supply chain. Will that discourage new entrants into the market?

Is pet food ripe for innovation post-COVID?

July 16, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

While pet food sales and spending grew remarkably in 2020, new product launches declined significantly, providing an opportunity for innovation now.

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How can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?

July 9, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers hold brands responsible for sustainability and want environmental data on labels. Can pet food meet that demand given a lack of standardization?

Why poultry giants are moving into (and out of) pet food

July 2, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

BRF, a leading poultry producer, acquired two Brazilian pet food companies, staking a claim in that growing market, while Tyson sold its pet treats division.

Pet food proteins: Rotation diets, cross reactions and more

June 28, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A discussion about novel proteins in pet food with expert Kelly Swanson provoked some interesting questions and research directions to consider.

U.S. pet food spending rose in 2020, tracking sales growth

June 18, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A 31% leap in U.S. pet food spending for the first half of 2020 supports healthy pet food sales increases reported for the entire year, due to COVID-19.

Humanization of dogs’ diets from two research perspectives

June 10, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A recent study showed owners often feed their dogs according to their own diet routines, while another researched how dogs were fed thousands of years ago.

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2022 pet food nutrition trends: Innovation, functionality

Leaning into the health and wellness of pets is a solid bet for the coming year, according to industry experts.

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Supply chain challenges top pet industry concern in 2022

The current pandemic is causing global supply chain issues for nearly every industry, and pet food is no exception.

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Adventures in Pet Food
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Pet food ranks among top-selling consumer product goods

Pet food draws big-name investment, private equity focus

New pet food product launches bounce back, focus on health

2 reasons for robust pet food M&A activity in 2021

Is pet food ripe for innovation post-COVID?

How can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?

Why poultry giants are moving into (and out of) pet food

Pet food proteins: Rotation diets, cross reactions and more

U.S. pet food spending rose in 2020, tracking sales growth

Humanization of dogs’ diets from two research perspectives

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