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.
Surveys by disparate businesses outside of pet food reveal the business and growth opportunity this strong, growing industry and its consumers represent.
A new survey seeks to determine the pet food industry’s most pressing research needs in the areas of raw materials, production, marketing and distribution.
Like most industries, pet food has faced shortages and delays due to the ongoing shipping and supply problems, which may not disappear for another year.
The number of people shopping for pet food on Amazon Marketplace is higher now than pre-pandemic, indicating ongoing consumer interest in shopping online.
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.
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?
For several years, the pet food industry has celebrated the market’s growth outpacing that of many other consumer goods categories, even during the pandemic.