Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 20Market 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.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum focuses on pet food workforce, supply issuesPetfood Forum 2022 will continue its focus on the top opportunities and challenges facing the pet food industry, including current labor shortages.Pet Food MarketNew life for old, less popular pet food ingredients?A growing number of pet owners say they are open to buying pet foods with previously demonized ingredients like soy, and new research helps make the case.Pet Food MarketGlobal and U.S. pet food exports grow 2% in 2021AFIA data show increases in pet food exports that, though small, occurred despite ongoing supply chain and transportation disruptions worldwide.Pet Food MarketDCM focus gone, but pet food faces another disease threatFDA’s DCM and pet food investigation seems dormant, though others are still doing research, while U.S. pet food may face risk from African swine fever.Pet Food NewsHuman grade pet food on trend but poses challengesPet food brands can find success with human grade pet foods, as some pet owners seek to feed foods closer to what they eat themselves, but obstacles exist.Pet Food NewsHazard analysis most common issue in pet food inspectionsFDA has conducted fewer pet food and animal feed FSMA inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet certain safety violations continue at higher levels.Previous PagePage 20 of 83Next Page
