Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 12Pet Food MarketPet food inflation update: Still rising, relief in sight?Pet food inflation rose even more in March 2022, while the pet care category approached Consumer Price Index increases. Yet some good news is on the horizon.Pet Food MarketOnline demand for pet food keeps growingNew data on consumers shopping for dog food and cat food on the U.S. Amazon marketplace indicate an ongoing increase in demand for pet food e-commerce.Pet Food MarketSupply chain woes affecting new pet food product launches?Fewer new pet food product launches seemed to happen at Global Pet Expo 2022 than in previous years, possibly due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.Pet Food LabelingPet food sustainability: Consumers want proof of claimsA survey of pet owners in five countries shows they find environmentally friendly companies important, but many don’t believe pet food sustainability claims.Pet Food MarketKeep the DCM-grain free (and other pet food) studies comingThe latest research on DCM and grain-free pet food underscores the importance for more studies to happen, including on other pet food ingredients and aspects.Pet Food MarketPet food inflation in US starting to risePet food inflation grew in January and February 2022, though not as high as inflation for human food and other consumer goods, or for the overall US economy.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum 2022 addresses top market issues, topicsPetfood Forum 2022, May 2-4, focuses on the top opportunities and challenges facing the pet food market, such as labor shortages and supply chain issues.Pet Food MarketThe promise, and pain, of sustainable pet food packagingSome pet owners seem willing to pay more for sustainable pet food packaging, but challenges to create it and educate consumers about recycling remain.Pet Food MarketPet food not immune to global crises and issuesAs part of the global economy, pet food can’t avoid crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and, now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Pet Food MarketPet food M&A off to fast start in 2022Three pet food deals in January 2022 serve as a microcosm of the state of pet industry mergers and acquisitions today, including branching into other segments.Pet Food MarketPet food purchasing habits and trends of U.S. pet ownersPet owners spent more on dog and cat food and treats in 2020 versus 2018, according to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, and more owners bought online.Pet Food MarketTelling a sustainable pet food protein storyConsumers are increasingly influenced by sustainability claims, and pet food brands can make those by using meat byproducts, both traditional and newer ones.Previous PagePage 12 of 75Next Page