Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the AuthorSomething to Chew onWhy Brazil continues to rise in pet food and pet careThe second largest market globally in pet food volume production, with robust export sales, Brazil still has room to grow even during economic ups and downs.Adventures in Pet FoodPet obesity outlook: Positive signs, still work to doAs we mark World Pet Obesity Week for 2025, signs point to progress in addressing this problem, including with pet owner awareness, new tools and research.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat makes a pet food or treat premium today?The definition of “premium” pet food products is evolving for people and companies in the industry as well as, most importantly, in the eyes of the consumer.Adventures in Pet Food5 pet food issues worth tracking, considering for your brandRecent issues and challenges in the news could have implications for pet food brands, so they may be worth monitoring and taking action in response.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat value do pet owners place on sustainable pet food?Pet owner survey data show people are interested in pet foods with sustainable attributes, particularly ones related to animal welfare — but will they pay?Adventures in Pet FoodWhen pet food purchases don’t match what owners say they wantData from an ongoing survey of U.S. dog owners reveals a gap between what they rate as the most important dog food attributes and what they actually buy.Something to Chew onNiche raw, fresh pet food players lead the way for big onesSeeing the growth rates for formats like raw, fresh and freeze-dried pet food is leading larger companies to follow smaller players into those categories.Adventures in Pet FoodUS pet owner spending strong, cost concerns a factorRecent surveys show spending among U.S. pet owners remains strong, particularly among higher-incomes; yet rising costs are a concern, and trust in brands is key.Adventures in Pet FoodAI usage: Pet food, human food ‘stuck in the stone age’?Despite all the hype and awareness around AI, recent surveys show pet food and human food companies are not using it widely, perhaps taking time to evaluate.Market Trends and Reports7 top pet ownership, feeding trends in USPet owner survey results and market research show a rise in cat ownership, growing use of pet food formats other than dry and other ongoing trends.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food in Brazil: Dynamic market, full of promiseThough growth in pet food sales in Brazil has slowed, and the country faces challenges such as U.S. tariffs, the market has significant upside and potential.Adventures in Pet FoodTips for navigating tariffs: Is your pet food business prepared?New U.S. tariffs have gone into effect, affecting many imports of pet food, ingredients, packaging or other raw materials. Where does your company stand?Page 1 of 82Next Page
