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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.

Are you confident in the pet food market’s resilience?

May 20, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The Petfood Industry Confidence Index shows how pet food professionals feel about business conditions, both the current status and short-term future.

Will COVID-19 surge in pet food, other e-commerce last?

May 13, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

More people, including pet food buyers, have been using digital channels during the pandemic, but the surge is not completely positive or guaranteed to last.

COVID-19 influence on pet food consumer trends, behaviors

May 7, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Key pet food drivers have included convenience, technology and confidence, but what those trends mean to consumers is changing during the pandemic.

How prevalent are COVID-19 pet food ingredient shortages?

April 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Anecdotal reports of pet food ingredient shortages in the U.S. are rising, while industry associations say the supply chain is facing no major disruption.

Pet food stocking up: what pet owners bought

April 23, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

U.S. pet owners stocked up on pet food in March, preparing for having to stay home. What types of foods did they buy, and has the sales surge continued?

Do pet food brand loyalty, quality apply in a pandemic?

April 16, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Do consumers follow their usual pet food buying habits and preferences for brand and quality during a crisis like COVID-19, or does it depend on availability?

Pet food execs optimistic about sales, concerned for staff

April 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Most respondents to the Petfood Industry COVID-19 global survey said they are experiencing pet food sales increases and striving to keep their workforce safe.

Pet food lone bright spot in 2020 US pet market outlook

April 2, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food sales will grow 4% in 2020, says Packaged Facts, even as the US pet care industry takes a huge hit from COVID-19; meanwhile, acquisitions continue.

How pet food makers can assure pet owners amid COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Increasing pet food sales indicate pet owners are stocking up due to the pandemic and may turn to pet food brands for reassurance and information.

COVID-19 questions confronting pet food, other businesses

March 18, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone, including our pets, pet food businesses and related industries. What are your experiences?

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July 2021
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By Lindsay Beaton

Global pet food market highlight: South Korea

This country is straddling the line between developing and developed as more of its citizens see the value in pet ownership.

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By Lindsay Beaton

CBD popularity continues to grow in pet products

The CBD trend does not appear to be waning any time soon, even though its existence continues to sit in murky legal waters.

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Adventures in Pet Food
Purchase here.

Are you confident in the pet food market’s resilience?

Will COVID-19 surge in pet food, other e-commerce last?

COVID-19 influence on pet food consumer trends, behaviors

How prevalent are COVID-19 pet food ingredient shortages?

Pet food stocking up: what pet owners bought

Do pet food brand loyalty, quality apply in a pandemic?

Pet food execs optimistic about sales, concerned for staff

Pet food lone bright spot in 2020 US pet market outlook

How pet food makers can assure pet owners amid COVID-19

COVID-19 questions confronting pet food, other businesses

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