Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 27Pet Food Market3 human food trends for pet food in 2021Like human food companies, pet food producers may want to up their game with transparency, customized nutrition and a balance between nature and science.Pet Food MarketM&A, market strength help pet food end 2020 on upswingTwo significant pet food acquisitions by new players in the market, plus strong stock market performance, signal positives for pet food heading into 2021.Pet Food MarketWhy pet adoption numbers raise so many questionsTo find signs for the future of the pet food market, perhaps we need to follow pet adoption rates vs. shelter intakes, plus factor in private adoptions.Pet Food MarketTop human food, pet food trends: now embracing science?Natural and science-based pet food claims no longer seem in conflict, as consumers seemingly find value in both, mimicking trends in the human food space.Coronavirus and PetsAre pet adoptions truly rising? Pet food outlook for 2021An increase in foster pets may mask an actual drop in pet adoptions, so it’s not certain they will boost overall pet ownership and pet food sales.Pet Food MarketFDA’s curious ‘inflection point’ on DCM (not an update!)After near silence on the DCM and grain-free pet food investigation and no real updates for a year, FDA has issued statements that raise more questions.Pet Food Market5 tips for pet food innovation, teed up by 2020Pet food innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and should be tied to the mission, with value, testing and sustainability baked in.Pet Food MarketUpdate: State of pet ownership and pet food spendingThe current picture of pet ownership and pet food spending in the U.S. seems mostly sunny, partly cloudy with a chance of storms on the horizon.Pet Food MarketBuilding pet food consumer goodwill and loyaltyConsumer trust in and positive impressions of farming, agriculture and grocery have increased during the pandemic. Does pet food generate the same goodwill?Pet Food MarketDo pet food drivers differ online vs. brick and mortar?Premium pet food purchasers shopping online consider the product important but are less interested in brand story, packaging appearance and sustainability.Pet Food MarketWhy pet food brands should embrace cats and their ownersHaving led the way in regarding their pets as full-fledged family members, cat owners are now more likely to spend generously on cat food and other products.Pet Food MarketRx: More pets plus policies, resources to support ownersPet ownership could be the prescription for what ails humans, especially in these times, but policies and resources are needed to support and boost ownership.Previous PagePage 27 of 82Next Page
