Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 36Pet Food Market5 fastest-growing pet food opportunities globallyFor future success in the global pet food market, look to fast-growing areas such as cat food, treats, wet food, the Asia-Pacific region and e-commerce.Pet Food MarketState of pet obesity: Good news and bad newsPet obesity rates in the U.S. did not increase in 2018, but pet owners remain confused about their pets’ weight and diets and their vets can’t always help.Pet Food MarketRoyal Canin sticks to its pet food nutrition philosophyPet food nutrition science has been the guiding philosophy for Royal Canin throughout its 50-year history, no matter the pet food market trends at play.Pet Food MarketHow pet food retail shifts are playing out in each channelPet food e-commerce is growing rapidly, mass market sales are up slightly, and although pet specialty is flat, this channel still has opportunities to compete.Pet Food MarketPet food retail disruption, part 3: independents reborn?By offering exclusive pet food brands, service and knowledge, independent pet retailers have regained some market share from big pet store chains.Pet Food MarketDCM cases: unknowns prove need for more pet food researchKnowledge gaps in the role, if any, played by grain-free pet food ingredients in recent atypical cases of DCM need addressing to understand the situation.Pet Food MarketPet food retailing disruptions: impact on pet specialtyConstant changes in pet food retailing and e-commerce may impact independent pet retailers the most, but they are instituting their own changes to compete.Pet Food MarketGlobal pet food sales hit $91 billion in 2018Pet food’s growth since 2013 outpaced that of human food and other consumer goods, with the highest in treats, Asia Pacific and online, said Euromonitor.Pet Food Market3 new frontiers for pet food premiumizationPet food premiumization is evolving to include ethical and sustainability claims, value for money and customized pet food formulas, says Euromonitor.Pet Food MarketU.S. 2018 pet food exports exceed 700,000 metric tonsWhile U.S. pet food exports grew in 2018, their global share continues to fall amid rising competition, tariffs and lack of trade deals with key countries.Pet Food NewsFDA asks pet food industry for DCM-related informationFor its study into cases of canine DCM linked to grain-free pet foods, FDA asks the industry about any changes in ingredients, processing or formulation.Pet Food MarketPet food labeling update: new label constructions needed?To update pet food labeling, do we need new types of pet food label constructions, features and technology to fit more information and help consumers?Previous PagePage 36 of 81Next Page
