Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 30Pet 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.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.Previous PagePage 30 of 83Next Page
