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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.

Chinese pet food trends are catching up to global market

September 5, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food sales in the grain-free and condition-specific categories are rising in China, while packaging, marketing and pet technology grow more sophisticated.

DCM’s influence on new pet food trends, product launches

August 27, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though it may be premature, pet food companies are responding to concerns over canine DCM with new products featuring legume-free claims and extra taurine.

CBD craze in pet food and human food goes global

August 19, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Cannabidiol (CBD)-based products for humans are booming globally with pet products following closely, despite murky legal status for both. Even China is exporting CBD.

Pet food branding do’s and don’ts

August 12, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Effective marketing of pet food starts with fully developing your brand – your promise to pet owners that leads them to believe in and buy your product.

Consumer views on natural food claims: Cues for pet food

August 1, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A survey shows consumers are often confused by natural human food claims, even when the definition is regulated. The findings can apply to pet food, too.

Recent Salmonella cases show pet food’s tie to human food

July 26, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Salmonella tied to pig ear dog treats, plus historical data, reveals links between pet food and human food, and disparity in how federal agencies view them.

South America’s pet food development, up close and personal

July 18, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The Latin American pet food market is one of the world’s fastest growing. Personal experiences in three South American countries helped confirm the data.

Renewed focus on pet food packaging sustainability?

June 28, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Plastic pet food packages have become popular, yet consumers, especially pet-owning millennials, seek more sustainable packaging, often avoiding plastic.

Microbiome studies open new areas for pet food nutrition

June 20, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Research on dog and cat gut microbiomes promise new insights into nutritional needs and health, and opportunities for pet food product development.

Pet food retail disruption, part 4: Feeding the Amazon beast

June 7, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food e-commerce is fueling the industry’s growth, and Amazon is the beast fueling that engine. Successfully competing on this platform is imperative.

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June 2020

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Adventures in Pet Food
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Chinese pet food trends are catching up to global market

DCM’s influence on new pet food trends, product launches

CBD craze in pet food and human food goes global

Pet food branding do’s and don’ts

Consumer views on natural food claims: Cues for pet food

Recent Salmonella cases show pet food’s tie to human food

South America’s pet food development, up close and personal

Renewed focus on pet food packaging sustainability?

Microbiome studies open new areas for pet food nutrition

Pet food retail disruption, part 4: Feeding the Amazon beast

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