Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 29Pet 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.Pet Food Market3 pet food ingredient categories: outlook through 2020Though the pet food supply chain experienced some disruptions with poultry, rendered proteins and grains, they seem to have been localized and short term.Pet Food MarketMarketing, product development still driving pet foodPet food brands have increased their spending on advertising this year, even during the pandemic, and some are continuing with new product development.Pet Food MarketHow resilient is the pet food market?The pet food market has persevered and even grown throughout economic downturns for several decades. Will that hold during a pandemic and other disruptions?Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum 2020 goes virtual as Petfood Forum CONNECTPetfood Forum 2020, transitioned to an online event due to COVID-19, will offer expert insights on the pet food market, nutrition and safety post-pandemic.Pet Food MarketDirect-to-consumer: next big opportunity for pet food?As pet food e-commerce continues to grow, driven higher by the pandemic, direct-to-consumer may become a viable channel for CPG brands, including pet food.Pet Food MarketDo pet food consumers still care about sustainability?The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be making some pet food shoppers and other consumers focus more on sustainability, food waste and natural/organic products.Pet Food MarketAre you confident in the pet food market’s resilience?The Petfood Industry Confidence Index shows how pet food professionals feel about business conditions, both the current status and short-term future.Previous PagePage 29 of 82Next Page
