Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 23NutritionMeasuring 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.NutritionInsect protein’s potential for pet food’s futureInsect protein as a pet food ingredient is gaining regulatory approval and investment in production facilities, with consumer acceptance the only question left.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum returns in person to Kansas CityThe premiere conference for the global pet food industry returns in person to Kansas City, with an on-demand version for people unable to travel.Pet Food NewsNew US pet ownership study confirms pandemic-led growthPet ownership in the U.S. increased to 70% of households in 2020, and pet food spending increased 11%, according to APPA’s new pet owner survey.Previous PagePage 23 of 82Next Page
