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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.

New pet food product launches bounce back, focus on health

July 29, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Data on new pet foods and treats introduced from June 2020-May 2021 shows growth, driven by health and wellness claims and human-food-influenced trends.

2 reasons for robust pet food M&A activity in 2021

July 22, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Small pet food companies may be seeking to sell due to pending tax increases and the uncertain supply chain. Will that discourage new entrants into the market?

Is pet food ripe for innovation post-COVID?

July 16, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

While pet food sales and spending grew remarkably in 2020, new product launches declined significantly, providing an opportunity for innovation now.

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How can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?

July 9, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers hold brands responsible for sustainability and want environmental data on labels. Can pet food meet that demand given a lack of standardization?

Why poultry giants are moving into (and out of) pet food

July 2, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

BRF, a leading poultry producer, acquired two Brazilian pet food companies, staking a claim in that growing market, while Tyson sold its pet treats division.

Pet food proteins: Rotation diets, cross reactions and more

June 28, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A discussion about novel proteins in pet food with expert Kelly Swanson provoked some interesting questions and research directions to consider.

U.S. pet food spending rose in 2020, tracking sales growth

June 18, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A 31% leap in U.S. pet food spending for the first half of 2020 supports healthy pet food sales increases reported for the entire year, due to COVID-19.

Humanization of dogs’ diets from two research perspectives

June 10, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A recent study showed owners often feed their dogs according to their own diet routines, while another researched how dogs were fed thousands of years ago.

Adoption update: Are ‘pandemic pets’ now being surrendered?

May 24, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The rise in pet ownership in developed markets in 2020 may be countered by new owners now surrendering their pets, but is this a widespread problem?

Pet food M&A 2021: Big players focus on core businesses

May 20, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As private equity has continued to clock to pet food, large conglomerates seem to be putting their attention and resources into their human food divisions.

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Adventures in Pet Food
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New pet food product launches bounce back, focus on health

2 reasons for robust pet food M&A activity in 2021

Is pet food ripe for innovation post-COVID?

How can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?

Why poultry giants are moving into (and out of) pet food

Pet food proteins: Rotation diets, cross reactions and more

U.S. pet food spending rose in 2020, tracking sales growth

Humanization of dogs’ diets from two research perspectives

Adoption update: Are ‘pandemic pets’ now being surrendered?

Pet food M&A 2021: Big players focus on core businesses

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