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.
The Food and Drug Administration allows zero tolerance of Salmonella in pet foods, and one industry safety expert believes that policy is here to stay.
As insects are approved as pet food ingredients in the US, and large pet food players introduce products with insect protein, the segment is poised to explode.
In a reversal from previous years, developed pet food markets had the highest levels of pet population growth in 2020, mostly in more affluent households.
Under new ownership, Natural Balance is recommitting to pet specialty and eyeing trends like plant-based pet foods. Are these signs for the market overall?
Recent research shows consumer purchasing habits have changed due to the pandemic, now driven by financial constraints, value or seeking certain claims.
Increased owner-pet interaction during the pandemic, plus ongoing product development and more convenience, is helping wet pet food sales continue to grow.
Many consumers consider sustainability in the foods they eat important, and with pets part of the family, it stands to reason this applies to pet food, too.
For several years, the pet food industry has celebrated the market’s growth outpacing that of many other consumer goods categories, even during the pandemic.