Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 21Pet Food MarketUS pet food spending, worldwide pet food sales up in 2020U.S. pet owners increased their pet food spending 18% in 2020, while retail sales for pet food rose not just in the U.S. but also in many markets worldwide.Pet Food MarketWhich pet food claims and features should brands track?The types of pet foods consumers are searching for online can provide important clues, but some product claims or attributes may be just a point of entry.Pet Food MarketWhich US pet owners spend the most on pet food?Surveys by disparate businesses outside of pet food reveal the business and growth opportunity this strong, growing industry and its consumers represent.Pet Food MarketCats increase numbers, pet food growth opportunitiesPet food market experts say momentum for cat food category success is building thanks to strong, stable cat population growth in the U.S. and Europe.Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum 2021 another sign of industry’s resilienceLike the pet food and pet care industry it is part of, Petfood Forum has proved resilient despite considerable headwinds brought on by the pandemic.Pet Food MarketAre cultivated proteins the future of pet food?Among the many alternative proteins becoming available for pet food and human food, cell-based ones are quickly gaining attention and investment.Dog and Cat Food NutritionHave your say: What are your top pet food research needs?A new survey seeks to determine the pet food industry’s most pressing research needs in the areas of raw materials, production, marketing and distribution.Pet Food NewsPetfood Forum 2022 announces call for papersPetfood Forum 2022 is seeking abstracts for noncommercial oral presentations and research posters on key pet food topics and the latest research.Pet Food MarketHas COVID-19 really affected pet food shopping behavior?Despite multiple reports about the acceleration of pet food e-commerce, a new survey shows many pet owners still buy pet food primarily in physical stores.Pet Food MarketGlobal shipping, supply disruptions affecting pet foodLike most industries, pet food has faced shortages and delays due to the ongoing shipping and supply problems, which may not disappear for another year.Pet Food MarketHigher online demand for pet food continuing in 2021The number of people shopping for pet food on Amazon Marketplace is higher now than pre-pandemic, indicating ongoing consumer interest in shopping online.Pet Food MarketPet food ranks among top-selling consumer product goodsFor the 52 weeks ending June 13, 2021, pet food ranked number five among consumer product good categories, while pet treats showed strong growth.Previous PagePage 21 of 81Next Page
