Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 3Adventures in Pet FoodPet food, pet care insights from Global Pet Expo 2025The pet care market and pet ownership are growing globally; in the US, online sales and product claims carrying from human food to pet food are driving the growth.Adventures in Pet FoodPet food sustainability starts with ingredient carbon footprint dataIngredients comprise the largest share of pet food companies’ carbon footprints, yet data on them can be difficult to find. New databases promise to help soon.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat pets mean to us: Reminders from COVID-19 shutdownsAs the world observes the fifth anniversary of the pandemic’s beginning, it helps to remember how pets got us through that difficult time, and still help us today.Something to Chew onWhat consumers think about novel pet food proteinsWhile sustainability concerns help spur interest in non-animal-based proteins, surveys of pet owners still show low awareness and willingness to buy them.Adventures in Pet FoodSneak peek: Pet food market data reported at Petfood ForumDuring Petfood Forum 2025, several sessions will provide data and insights on the pet food market, including ingredients from around the world.Adventures in Pet FoodThe future of plant-based foods for pets and peopleIf plant-based pet foods and human foods can become more affordable and eschew heavy processing and artificial ingredients, their trajectory may steadily rise.Adventures in Pet FoodHow economic uncertainty is affecting consumer purchasingSome U.S. consumers may be ‘doom-spending,’ purchasing more items due to concerns over potential price hikes from tariffs, avian influenza and other threats.Something to Chew onPet food sustainability progress via robust ingredient dataDatabases under development are starting to provide valuable data on pet food ingredients’ carbon footprints, offering companies a way to reach sustainability goals.Adventures in Pet FoodFeeding of alternative cat foods rises with cat populationBrands offering alternative cat food formats seem to be making inroads with cat owners seeking more feeding options and products for their pets.Adventures in Pet Food5 ways to prepare, plus signs to watch, for tariffsNew or pending U.S. tariffs pose threats to pet food manufacturers and suppliers. Here’s how to watch and prepare for potential market and consumer reactions.Adventures in Pet FoodMore pet food origins: Redemptive treats, filling a voidIn sharing two more stories, about how a dog treat and a dog food company began, we highlight the unique circumstances and market niches driving the industry.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat fluid consumer sustainability views mean for pet foodNew consumer survey reports on perceptions and purchasing behaviors related to sustainability offer valuable insights for pet food and treat brands.Previous PagePage 3 of 81Next Page
