Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 13Something 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.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food inflation still high but appears on the declineU.S. pet food inflation for May 2023 came in lower than earlier in the year and most of 2022, but the pet food producer prices driving it are not yet stable.Adventures in Pet FoodPremiumization: Healthy for the pet food market long term?The pet food market has been trending toward superpremium for a while, evidenced by revenue sales rising as volume sales have remained mostly flat.Pet Food MarketTop pet food companies rising along with overall industryThe largest pet food companies globally keep growing due to acquisitions, product launches, expanded distribution and inflation, guiding the industry’s growth.Adventures in Pet FoodFunctional pet food drivers: health, nutrition, scienceA new study from Kerry shows half of North American pet owners surveyed are willing to pay more for pet foods with functional benefits, with the key to their willingness lying in a keen interest in health and nutrition.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat’s in a name: Can ‘upcycling’ attract pet food buyers?Does consumer interest in upcycled foods offer an opportunity to rebrand pet food ingredients like meat by-products with more pet-owner-friendly label claims?Pet Food MarketGood and bad news: US pet food inflation remains steadyU.S. pet food inflation in April 2023 increased slightly from March and is more than three times the national CPI, but pet food producer prices are declining.Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum and Petfood Essentials 2023 by the numbersWhether or not you attended Petfood Forum, these data points may be interesting because they reflect the strength and dynamism of the global pet food industry.Pet Food MarketHow M&A is shaping the pet food market in 2023The year so far includes less typical pet food deals such as divestitures of brands and pet food divisions, plus a true merger between two similar companies.Pet Food MarketThe ongoing search for new pet food protein sourcesAs with human food, the pet food industry continues to seek alternative sources of protein to meet demand and address sustainability and other concerns.Previous PagePage 13 of 83Next Page
