Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 23NutritionInsect 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.Pet Food MarketTop pet food companies grew in step with market in 2020The global pet food market saw robust growth in 2020 despite the pandemic and economic turmoil, and many pet food leaders enjoyed healthy growth, too.Pet Food MarketActive pet food M&A market continues in 2021Not even a pandemic could slow pet food mergers and acquisitions in 2020. Deals have continued at a strong pace in 2021, indicating the market’s strength.Pet Food NewsAdoption update: Are ‘pandemic pets’ now being surrendered?The rise in pet ownership in developed markets in 2020 may be countered by new owners now surrendering their pets, but is this a widespread problem?Pet Food MarketPet food M&A 2021: Big players focus on core businessesAs private equity has continued to clock to pet food, large conglomerates seem to be putting their attention and resources into their human food divisions.Pet Food MarketCollaboration vs. competition in pet food sustainabilityLike pet food safety, sustainability is an area where success depends on pet food industry stakeholders setting aside competition and collaborating instead.Market Trends and ReportsWhy pet food, pet product supply disruptions continueIncreased consumer demand, spot raw material shortages, shipping disruptions and higher costs due to the pandemic will persist into the first part of 2022.Pet Food MarketCats are ‘underserved’: Will pet food industry fix that?Traditionally, dog food has overshadowed cat food, but as the cat population grows worldwide, cat food innovation and product launches are increasing.Pet Food MarketWill zero tolerance for Salmonella in pet food ever change?The Food and Drug Administration allows zero tolerance of Salmonella in pet foods, and one industry safety expert believes that policy is here to stay.Pet Food MarketInsect protein for pet food buzzing into mainstreamAs insects are approved as pet food ingredients in the US, and large pet food players introduce products with insect protein, the segment is poised to explode.Previous PagePage 23 of 81Next Page
