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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.

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Tracking sustainability of pet food ingredients, products

December 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As more pet food consumers demand sustainability and it becomes a standard business practice for companies, they may need new measuring and monitoring tools.

Does Natural Balance saga tell pet food market’s story?

December 11, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Natural Balance’s journey from pet specialty, celebrity-owned brand to human food portfolios to private investment may signal a market move away from premium.

Pet food e-commerce ‘on steroids’ in 2020 and beyond

December 4, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

E-commerce will continue to grow and dominate pet food retail sales for some time. Any business not already on that bandwagon had best jump on very soon.

M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

November 25, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Two significant pet food acquisitions by new players in the market, plus strong stock market performance, signal positives for pet food heading into 2021.

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

November 17, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

To find signs for the future of the pet food market, perhaps we need to follow pet adoption rates vs. shelter intakes, plus factor in private adoptions.

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

November 12, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Natural and science-based pet food claims no longer seem in conflict, as consumers seemingly find value in both, mimicking trends in the human food space.

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

November 5, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

After near silence on the DCM and grain-free pet food investigation and no real updates for a year, FDA has issued statements that raise more questions.

5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020

October 29, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and should be tied to the mission, with value, testing and sustainability baked in.

Update: State of pet ownership and pet food spending

October 22, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The current picture of pet ownership and pet food spending in the U.S. seems mostly sunny, partly cloudy with a chance of storms on the horizon.

Building pet food consumer goodwill and loyalty

October 16, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumer trust in and positive impressions of farming, agriculture and grocery have increased during the pandemic. Does pet food generate the same goodwill?

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By Lindsay Beaton

Pet food inflation passes CPI as producer costs rise

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.

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By Lindsay Beaton

Pet food toppers elevate mealtime for pets, owners

With both form and function, toppers are becoming a go-to for pet owners looking to jazz up their pets’ bowls.

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Adventures in Pet Food
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Tracking sustainability of pet food ingredients, products

Does Natural Balance saga tell pet food market’s story?

Pet food e-commerce ‘on steroids’ in 2020 and beyond

M&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswing

Why pet adoption numbers raise so many questions

Top human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?

FDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)

5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020

Update: State of pet ownership and pet food spending

Building pet food consumer goodwill and loyalty

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