Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 29Pet Food MarketPandemic’s effect on pet food, human food shopping habitsWith human food, product shortages and safety concerns have led to frustration, while pet food consumers seem to be experiencing less change and anxiety.Pet Food MarketIs human food following pet food in the DTC channel?Direct-to-consumer pet food sales were already growing before 2020; now the pandemic and e-commerce explosion are driving human food producers into DTC, too.Pet Food MarketPets as mood boosters: ‘secret sauce’ for pet food successThe pet food and pet care industries will emerge from this year whole and healthy thanks to what pets contribute to our mental and emotional well-being.Pet Food Market5 pet food trends and opportunities for the near futureAs the pet food market emerges from a difficult year and economic situation, certain product categories present opportunities for innovation and growth.Pet Food MarketWhat sustainable pet food and treat claims mean in 2020Do sustainable marketing claims on pet food and pet treats affect sales, market share and pricing – and have the pandemic and economy changed those factors?Pet Food MarketU.S. pet owners not (yet) decreasing spending on pet foodMost pet owners surveyed in April and May 2020 said they were keeping up their pet food spending, but that could change as economic struggles continue.Pet Food MarketPostbiotics: new functional pet food ingredient frontier?Postbiotics are emerging as a new human food trend to provide functional benefits, particularly to boost digestive health. Are pet food and treats next?Pet Food MarketHow the global pet food supply chain, retail are changingFrom ingredients and other raw materials to finished pet food products reaching the market, the pandemic has confirmed how interconnected everything is.Pet Food MarketTrends guiding pet food through 2020 and beyondWhat consumer trends will shape pet food as the world continues to cope with a global pandemic and economic meltdown, and how can the industry respond?Market Trends and ReportsCan pet food build on strong base for 2020 and beyond?Increasing pet adoptions and strong sales of pet food make for a projected healthy 2020 in the U.S. The global market’s outcome depends on the recession.Pet Food Market2019 pet food data: strong foundation for the future?The global pet food market entered 2020 in great shape, yet the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic meltdown have led to an uncertain outlook.Pet Food MarketDCM study: no link to grain-free pet food, no closureFDA’s investigation into a possible link between grain-free pet food and DCM, and its handling of the situation, has yielded no answers, only frustration.Previous PagePage 29 of 83Next Page
