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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 data: US spending up, pet owners turn to vets

December 17, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A pet food snapshot as 2018 ends: spending by U.S. households shows generational effects and a survey of vets reveals the pet food questions pet owners ask.

Pet food recalls, alerts still offer lessons for industry

December 10, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pet food industry has implemented many new safety protocols and measures since the tragic recalls of 2007, but what else has changed — and what hasn’t?

2019 human food trends and how they play out in pet food

December 3, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Lists of human food trends for 2019 are popping up this time of year, giving pet food brands new product ideas or developments to watch in the marketplace.

Petco’s war on artificial pet food and treat ingredients

November 26, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers have long tried to avoid artificial ingredients in both human and pet food. What does Petco’s ban of these ingredients mean for the market?

How societal changes will impact pets, pet ownership

November 19, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food brands can glean insights and opportunities from the changes in society that are influencing pets and their roles in our lives.

The pet foods US pet retailers will stock in 2019

November 12, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A survey indicates which pet food categories will be growth drivers for brick-and-mortar pet stores and online retailers — including a few surprises.

Language about pet obesity is key to helping treat it

November 5, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Stigma and bias about obesity, in pets and humans, impedes efforts to address and improve it, say experts, as does lack of data on this disease.

How much should consumer trends drive pet food products?

November 1, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food is a fast-moving consumer good, so consumer demands and trends are important — but a company also should be guided by its nutritional philosophy.

Do pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?

October 22, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet owners love to treat and indulge their pets but often need awareness and education about the number of calories treats contribute to daily intake.

Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

October 15, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though fresh pet food is not well-defined or tracked, the products often associated with it are growing in popularity and, in some cases, sales.

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February 2020

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Adventures in Pet Food
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Pet food data: US spending up, pet owners turn to vets

Pet food recalls, alerts still offer lessons for industry

2019 human food trends and how they play out in pet food

Petco’s war on artificial pet food and treat ingredients

How societal changes will impact pets, pet ownership

The pet foods US pet retailers will stock in 2019

Language about pet obesity is key to helping treat it

How much should consumer trends drive pet food products?

Do pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?

Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

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