Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 24Pet 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.Pet Food MarketConscious consumers: shoppers more driven by value, claimsRecent research shows consumer purchasing habits have changed due to the pandemic, now driven by financial constraints, value or seeking certain claims.Pet Food MarketGlobal Pet Expo highlights strong pet food market, trendsPet food and treat sales continue to show robust growth, fueled by e-commerce, newer pet food formats and an ongoing focus on health and wellness.Pet Food MarketUS pet food sales rose 10% in 2020, 5% projected for 2021The 9.7% increase in sales of pet food and treats contributed to the overall U.S. pet care marking reaching a milestone of exceeding US$100 billion.Pet Food MarketPet food, product supply disruptions persist as sales growIncreased and shifting consumer demand has led to healthy pet market growth but also ongoing higher costs and shortages, says Steve King of APPA.Pet Food MarketHow wet pet food is riding growth and COVID-19 waveIncreased owner-pet interaction during the pandemic, plus ongoing product development and more convenience, is helping wet pet food sales continue to grow.Pet Food MarketThe day everything changed: How pet food, owners reactedThe pandemic swiftly and significantly affected every aspect of the pet food supply chain, all the way to consumers buying food for their pets.Pet Food MarketConsumers seeking sustainability in food—pet food, tooMany consumers consider sustainability in the foods they eat important, and with pets part of the family, it stands to reason this applies to pet food, too.Pet Food SafetyMycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety taleEven for pet food manufacturers whose products do not contain ingredients typically at risk for mycotoxins, the recent Midwestern recall offers lessons.Pet Food MarketThe pet food and pet care market’s resistance movementPet food and pet care were growing strong heading into 2020 and proved recession and pandemic resistant, better than several other CPG categories.Previous PagePage 24 of 81Next Page
