Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 29Pet 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.Pet Food MarketVideo: How pet food brands can connect with consumers nowCPG marketing expert Bonin Bough, keynote speaker for Petfood Forum 2020, provides tips for pet food brands to stay front of mind with their customers.Pet Food MarketWill COVID-19 surge in pet food, other e-commerce last?More people, including pet food buyers, have been using digital channels during the pandemic, but the surge is not completely positive or guaranteed to last.Pet Food MarketCOVID-19 influence on pet food consumer trends, behaviorsKey pet food drivers have included convenience, technology and confidence, but what those trends mean to consumers is changing during the pandemic.Pet Food NewsVideo: COVID-19 lessons for pet food manufacturersDr. Paola Cane, a crisis management expert who works with many pet food companies, shares experiences and lessons from Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak.Pet Food MarketHow will COVID-19 affect pet food M&A in 2020?While pet food merger and acquisition activity has been strong to date in 2020, the pandemic may lead to smaller deals and a focus on profitability.Pet Food MarketHow prevalent are COVID-19 pet food ingredient shortages?Anecdotal reports of pet food ingredient shortages in the U.S. are rising, while industry associations say the supply chain is facing no major disruption.Pet Food MarketPet food stocking up: what pet owners boughtU.S. pet owners stocked up on pet food in March, preparing for having to stay home. What types of foods did they buy, and has the sales surge continued?NutritionVideo: how COVID-19 affects pet food research, hiringPet food expert Greg Aldrich explains why the industry could experience long-term effects from even less pet food research and filling of the talent pipeline.Pet Food MarketDo pet food brand loyalty, quality apply in a pandemic?Do consumers follow their usual pet food buying habits and preferences for brand and quality during a crisis like COVID-19, or does it depend on availability?Previous PagePage 29 of 81Next Page
