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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.

2019 pet food data: strong foundation for the future?

June 30, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The global pet food market entered 2020 in great shape, yet the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic meltdown have led to an uncertain outlook.

DCM study: no link to grain-free pet food, no closure

June 22, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

FDA’s investigation into a possible link between grain-free pet food and DCM, and its handling of the situation, has yielded no answers, only frustration.

3 pet food ingredient categories: outlook through 2020

June 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though the pet food supply chain experienced some disruptions with poultry, rendered proteins and grains, they seem to have been localized and short term.

Marketing, product development still driving pet food

June 11, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food brands have increased their spending on advertising this year, even during the pandemic, and some are continuing with new product development.

Direct-to-consumer: next big opportunity for pet food?

June 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As pet food e-commerce continues to grow, driven higher by the pandemic, direct-to-consumer may become a viable channel for CPG brands, including pet food.

Do pet food consumers still care about sustainability?

May 28, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be making some pet food shoppers and other consumers focus more on sustainability, food waste and natural/organic products.

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.

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Pet companies look to connect with charitable endeavors

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Adventures in Pet Food
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2019 pet food data: strong foundation for the future?

DCM study: no link to grain-free pet food, no closure

3 pet food ingredient categories: outlook through 2020

Marketing, product development still driving pet food

Direct-to-consumer: next big opportunity for pet food?

Do pet food consumers still care about sustainability?

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?

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