Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 21Pet Food MarketIs inflation a significant problem in pet food, too?How does inflation in the pet food sector compare to the overall inflation rate, which has been raging in the U.S. and other countries during the pandemic?Pet Food MarketRise of e-commerce, wet cat food fuel U.S. market growthThe U.S. pet food market continues to grow at a healthy pace, driven mainly by surging online sales as well as increased usage of wet cat food and cat treats.Pet Food MarketPet food sustainability and nutrition: Are they in sync?The sustainability trend in human food may overlook the role of nutrition and health, requiring consumer education that could apply to pet food, too.Pet Food MarketManna Pro kicks off pet food M&A for 2022 with Oxbow dealThe robust pet food mergers and acquisitions scene involves multiple deals, private equity and expanding into other segments, a script followed by Manna Pro.Pet Food MarketPet food 2022 outlook: Supply chain impact on growthPet food companies are passing on rising labor, shipping and other costs to consumers, and there may be a limit to how much pet owners can or will pay.Pet Food MarketTop 5 reasons pet food is ending 2021 on high notePet food enjoyed a strong year in 2021 and can expect more positive signs in 2022, despite continued challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Pet Food MarketWhy pet food mycotoxin testing is so importantPet food experts say there is no such thing as mitigating mycotoxins once they are present in ingredients or pet foods, so testing is the only defense.Pet Food MarketPet food M&A deals increase more than 75% in 2021The ongoing strength of the pet food market has contributed to a record number of pet food mergers and acquisitions worldwide, which may continue in 2022.Pet Food MarketWet pet food continues ascent, especially for catsDry dog and cat food still has very high usage, but rates and sales for wet pet food are rising, and wet cat food and treats are seeing healthy growth.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum Europe returns in 2022, opens call for papersThe exclusive conference for the European pet food industry is returning to Germany in May 2022 and will be co-located at Interzoo for the first time.Pet Food MarketOnline pet food projected to pass in-store sales by 2025Pet food e-commerce will account for 55% of total U.S. pet food sales by 2025, following a jump from 32% in 2020 to 37% by end of 2021, says Packaged Facts.Pet Food MarketPet obesity rate and tracking affected by pandemicThough COVID-19 delayed or eliminated some official pet obesity surveys, less scientific ones have shown U.S. dogs and cats continuing to gain weight.Previous PagePage 21 of 83Next Page
