Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 24Pet 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.Pet Food MarketInsights on pet ownership changes, impact on pet foodIn a reversal from previous years, developed pet food markets had the highest levels of pet population growth in 2020, mostly in more affluent households.Pet Food Market‘New’ Natural Balance’s first moves may offer market cluesUnder new ownership, Natural Balance is recommitting to pet specialty and eyeing trends like plant-based pet foods. Are these signs for the market overall?Pet Food IngredientsWhy plant-based pet foods continue to sprout upStemming from growing interest in human foods, a focus on plants in pet foods continues to increase, even as barriers remain and more research is needed.Previous PagePage 24 of 82Next Page
