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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.

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.

Will pet obesity finally get the focus it needs in 2021?

January 22, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Recently pet obesity has been blamed on the pandemic, but it’s a long-standing problem that the pet food industry can and should play a role in addressing.

Telling pet food’s sustainable ingredients story

January 14, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many common and novel pet food ingredients are naturally sustainable, but pet food brands must figure out how to explain that benefit to consumers.

Pet food M&A activity points to a strong 2021

January 6, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

After several notable pet food deals in December 2020, 2021 has begun with even more activity, all following pet food M&A trends of the past few years.

Pet food developments to watch in 2021, from 2020’s view

December 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

From pet food trends like e-commerce and sustainability, to the DCM and grain-free pet food investigation, there are many issues to continue to track.

Pet food by the numbers, 2020 edition

December 22, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

It’s been a year to forget or move on from in many ways, but at least the pet food market had some successes, evidenced by several interesting data points.

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Tracking sustainability of pet food ingredients, products

December 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As more pet food consumers demand sustainability and it becomes a standard business practice for companies, they may need new measuring and monitoring tools.

Does Natural Balance saga tell pet food market’s story?

December 11, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Natural Balance’s journey from pet specialty, celebrity-owned brand to human food portfolios to private investment may signal a market move away from premium.

Pet food e-commerce ‘on steroids’ in 2020 and beyond

December 4, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

E-commerce will continue to grow and dominate pet food retail sales for some time. Any business not already on that bandwagon had best jump on very soon.

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By Lindsay Beaton

Pet companies look to connect with charitable endeavors

Giving back is a significant part of the pet food industry, and companies focused on philanthropy want to make connections, not just donations.

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By Ann Reus

Key aspects of FSMA for pet food facilities

Know what should be included in your company’s recall plan, as well as other requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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

Global dry pet food production increased 8% in 2020

Will pet obesity finally get the focus it needs in 2021?

Telling pet food’s sustainable ingredients story

Pet food M&A activity points to a strong 2021

Pet food developments to watch in 2021, from 2020’s view

Pet food by the numbers, 2020 edition

Tracking sustainability of pet food ingredients, products

Does Natural Balance saga tell pet food market’s story?

Pet food e-commerce ‘on steroids’ in 2020 and beyond

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