Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 10Petfood Forum NewsPetfood Forum Asia highlights regional market growth trendsFor the first time since 2018, Petfood Forum Asia will hold its conference in Bangkok featuring pet food experts and co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia.Adventures in Pet FoodHow consumer goods inflation may impact pet food buyingWith global inflation in consumer goods still relatively high, along with specific categories in the U.S., consumers are showing resilience and learning to cope.Adventures in Pet FoodU.S. pet food retail, producer prices continue to declinePet food prices in the U.S., both retail and producer, decreased in July 2023, marking several months of welcome drops and following the overall U.S. economy.Something to Chew onWhat pet food manufacturing contributes to the U.S. economyU.S. pet food manufacturers directly contribute billions of dollars in added value, labor income and output to the economy, along with thousands of jobs.Adventures in Pet FoodThe latest human food-pet food crossoversPet food innovators often look to human food, while the latter often sees opportunity in pet food. Now those goals meet with home appliances and meal services.Adventures in Pet FoodWill ‘alternative’ pet food formats ever break through?Pet food segments such as freeze dried, frozen and dehydrated are among the fastest growing, but they still have very small dollar sales and market shares.Adventures in Pet FoodHow pet food can aid vets in pet owner nutrition educationMost pet owners trust their vets most for pet nutrition advice, but only 20% of vets proactively offer that. How can pet food companies better support them?Adventures in Pet FoodPet food, pet care inflation worldwide continues to fallThough pet food prices remain stubbornly high in the U.S. and other markets, they seem to be declining, following prices pet food producers and for human food.Adventures in Pet FoodTelling the US pet food market’s growth storyThe U.S. pet food market continues to grow in terms of manufacturing, employment and sales, making significant contributions to the overall economy.Something to Chew onHow functional pet food’s consumer appeal ties to buyingMany pet owners show awareness of the importance of pet nutrition to health and wellness, yet only half are willing to pay more for functional benefits.Adventures in Pet FoodGlobal pet food growth expected to continue at lower ratesThough inflation has slowed pet food growth, the global market is still projected to increase through 2026 in every region and in every product category.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food M&A on downturn but deals are picking upThis year to date has seen some notable pet food mergers and acquisitions (M&A) — and several more happened just this week — but if you’ve been thinking M&A activity has slowed, you’re correct.Previous PagePage 10 of 80Next Page
