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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.

Pet food ingredients: What’s hot and getting hotter?

April 30, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet owners are shopping for certain ingredients, not pet food claims. Petfood Forum speakers highlighted ingredients on the rise, plus good old grain free.

US pet food spending threatened by decreasing prices

April 23, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

US pet food sales are increasing, but prices are falling, making the market the most competitive ever. What new development or trend will spur future growth?

What's next for pet food after 'precise' nutrition?

April 16, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers and pet food brands have been focusing on ingredients and targeted diets. Are customized diets, food-foraging and high-tech feeding products next?

Human food companies going all-in on pet food

April 5, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Two big pet food deals this year involve human food companies, as pet food’s continued growth and success in multiple retail channels attract attention.

Pet food purchases parallel global consumer buying trends

March 26, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet owners like premium pet foods but also hunt for bargains and try to spend less, which mirrors buying behavior for all products among global consumers.

Bright spot for pet food in US neighborhood pet shops

March 19, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food brands focusing on small, independent pet shops have grown 75 percent in five years, especially with premium, natural and grain-free pet foods.

FDA’s fixation on raw pet food ratchets up again

March 12, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

FDA’s policy for pet food, zero tolerance of Salmonella, seems especially focused on raw diets, with increased testing leading to more pet food recalls.

Next wave of pet food: Reaching consumers directly online

March 5, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Marketing and even selling pet food directly to consumers online may be the next step in the evolution of e-commerce and how brands connect with consumers.

Blue Buffalo's moves, growth set the stage for acquisition

February 23, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

From its advertising taking on pet food competitors to an IPO and expansion into other channels, Blue Buffalo has made moves to grow and attract attention.

Dry pet food production on the rise in emerging markets

February 19, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Developing pet food markets like China, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Mexico and Argentina showed strong growth for dry pet food production in 2017.

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Adventures in Pet Food
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Pet food ingredients: What’s hot and getting hotter?

US pet food spending threatened by decreasing prices

What's next for pet food after 'precise' nutrition?

Human food companies going all-in on pet food

Pet food purchases parallel global consumer buying trends

Bright spot for pet food in US neighborhood pet shops

FDA’s fixation on raw pet food ratchets up again

Next wave of pet food: Reaching consumers directly online

Blue Buffalo's moves, growth set the stage for acquisition

Dry pet food production on the rise in emerging markets

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