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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.

New ingredient data shows pet food’s value to US economy

March 12, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A new report shares detailed research on pet food ingredient usage by category and volume, showing the value to the US agricultural and overall economy.

How pet food shoppers’ retail channel choices are changing

March 6, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

When it comes to where, when and how pet owners shop for pet food, we now live in an ‘omnichannel, omnimarket’ world, says David Sprinkle of Packaged Facts.

Pet food trends at Global Pet Expo 2020: bars, bugs, buzz

February 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Talk at Global Pet Expo was all about DCM, COVID-19 and CBD, but new pet food sales data, product launches and formats put the focus on food.

Top pet food trends to watch for at Global Pet Expo 2020

February 20, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Will pet food companies continue to launch new ‘grain-friendly’ pet foods, along with alternative formats, sustainability claims and, of course, CBD treats?

For pet food, human food, sustainability now a must have

February 13, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers demand that pet food and human food companies act sustainably in all they do, but does that apply to pet food ingredients from the human food chain?

When pet food humanization goes too far: Plants vs. meats

February 7, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

When pet owners extend humanization to anthropomorphism and applying their own food habits and emotions to their pets, things have likely gone too far.

FDA’s latest DCM update: No news is ... status quo?

January 30, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

FDA is not planning any public updates on its DCM and grain-free pet food investigation, yet many questions and concerns remain for the industry and owners.

Links between CBD pet and human markets offer insights

January 23, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Surveys show similar consumer interest and use of CBD pet and human products and also the same lack of information, research and legal status.

Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

January 21, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data has shown that grain-free pet food sales declined in 2019, especially after FDA named brands. New analysis of pet food spending suggests further effects.

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

January 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Human food nutrition can be confusing to consumers, too, as the science is continually evolving; yet pet food is even more complex and needing education.

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Mycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety tale

Though corn is prone to mycotoxin contamination, other pet food ingredients can be susceptible too

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Is 'the new normal' in pet food a myth?

Everyone has been talking a lot about the new normal. But what does that really mean?

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Adventures in Pet Food
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New ingredient data shows pet food’s value to US economy

How pet food shoppers’ retail channel choices are changing

Pet food trends at Global Pet Expo 2020: bars, bugs, buzz

Top pet food trends to watch for at Global Pet Expo 2020

For pet food, human food, sustainability now a must have

When pet food humanization goes too far: Plants vs. meats

FDA’s latest DCM update: No news is ... status quo?

Links between CBD pet and human markets offer insights

Pet food spending in wake of FDA’s DCM investigation

Confusion over pet nutrition calls for consumer education

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