Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 22Market Trends and ReportsWhat will people be talking about at Petfood Forum?Pet food professionals seem eager to reconnect at Petfood Forum and are likely to engage in conversations about several issues facing the industry.Pet Food MarketPet food draws big-name investment, private equity focusLarge investment firms are following the pet food and pet care industries, which also continue to attract private equity investors and acquisitions.Market Trends and ReportsPet food industry reconnects at Petfood Forum 2021Petfood Forum 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, offers pet food professionals the opportunity to reconnect and learn, in person, for the first time in more than two years.NutritionMeasuring protein’s impact on pet food sustainabilityPet food’s environmental impact has come under scrutiny based on a study often disputed by industry experts, but do we know the true level of sustainability?Pet Food MarketNew pet food product launches bounce back, focus on healthData on new pet foods and treats introduced from June 2020-May 2021 shows growth, driven by health and wellness claims and human-food-influenced trends.Pet Food Market2 reasons for robust pet food M&A activity in 2021Small pet food companies may be seeking to sell due to pending tax increases and the uncertain supply chain. Will that discourage new entrants into the market?Pet Food MarketIs pet food ripe for innovation post-COVID?While pet food sales and spending grew remarkably in 2020, new product launches declined significantly, providing an opportunity for innovation now.Pet Food MarketHow can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?Consumers hold brands responsible for sustainability and want environmental data on labels. Can pet food meet that demand given a lack of standardization?Pet Food MarketWhy poultry giants are moving into (and out of) pet foodBRF, a leading poultry producer, acquired two Brazilian pet food companies, staking a claim in that growing market, while Tyson sold its pet treats division.Pet Food MarketPet food proteins: Rotation diets, cross reactions and moreA discussion about novel proteins in pet food with expert Kelly Swanson provoked some interesting questions and research directions to consider.Pet Food MarketU.S. pet food spending rose in 2020, tracking sales growthA 31% leap in U.S. pet food spending for the first half of 2020 supports healthy pet food sales increases reported for the entire year, due to COVID-19.Pet Food MarketHumanization of dogs’ diets from two research perspectivesA recent study showed owners often feed their dogs according to their own diet routines, while another researched how dogs were fed thousands of years ago.Previous PagePage 22 of 81Next Page
