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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.

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.

How to boost your pet food brand’s digital performance

October 8, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

To reach today’s connected, health-conscious consumers, pet food brands must integrate their essential messages across all the digital channels they use.

FDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcement

October 1, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

During an in-depth presentation on pet food regulations, the director of CVM slipped in an update on pet food ingredient definitions. And it’s good news.

Pet food spending, perceptions: Lessons from human food

September 24, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As pet food spending catches up to human food, we can learn common lessons about how and why consumers perceive and value the foods they buy.

Human food may offer clues for next big thing in pet food

September 17, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

In some cases, pet food trends get to market faster than human food, yet the latter industry can still offer ideas for what might come next in pet food.

Read the March issue of Petfood Industry!

March 2020

In the March 2020 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about pet food supply chain risks, explore dietary factors related to canine dilated cardiomyopathy and discover how sustainability has grown in importance.

Adventures in Pet Food
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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?

How to boost your pet food brand’s digital performance

FDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcement

Pet food spending, perceptions: Lessons from human food

Human food may offer clues for next big thing in pet food

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