Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 25Pet 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.Pet Food Market3 tips for sustainable pet food innovationFor a mature industry like pet food, innovation becomes difficult to achieve, yet perhaps sustainability provides an opportunity as it’s gaining traction.Pet Food MarketSustainable pet food packaging tests seeing successThe main downside of plastic pet food or treat bags is lack of sustainability, but recycling initiatives and other tests are experiencing success.Pet Food MarketPlants, plant proteins: the next big thing in pet food?More plant-based dog foods are hitting the market while consumer interest in plants for human food and pet food grows, yet the category needs more R&D.Previous PagePage 25 of 82Next Page
