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.
U.S. pet owners increased their pet food spending 18% in 2020, while retail sales for pet food rose not just in the U.S. but also in many markets worldwide.
The types of pet foods consumers are searching for online can provide important clues, but some product claims or attributes may be just a point of entry.
Surveys by disparate businesses outside of pet food reveal the business and growth opportunity this strong, growing industry and its consumers represent.
A new survey seeks to determine the pet food industry’s most pressing research needs in the areas of raw materials, production, marketing and distribution.
Like most industries, pet food has faced shortages and delays due to the ongoing shipping and supply problems, which may not disappear for another year.
The number of people shopping for pet food on Amazon Marketplace is higher now than pre-pandemic, indicating ongoing consumer interest in shopping online.
A new year brings new opportunities and excitement, and 2023 is bound to be the same, with several chances for advancing policy issues of importance to the U.S. animal food industry.