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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 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.

M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

November 25, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Two significant pet food acquisitions by new players in the market, plus strong stock market performance, signal positives for pet food heading into 2021.

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

November 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

To find signs for the future of the pet food market, perhaps we need to follow pet adoption rates vs. shelter intakes, plus factor in private adoptions.

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

November 12, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Natural and science-based pet food claims no longer seem in conflict, as consumers seemingly find value in both, mimicking trends in the human food space.

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

November 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

After near silence on the DCM and grain-free pet food investigation and no real updates for a year, FDA has issued statements that raise more questions.

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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 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

M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

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