Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 24Pet 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.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.Previous PagePage 24 of 83Next Page
