Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 37Pet Food MarketHow much of US pet food spending increase is real?The U.S. pet food market has been on a record run of deflation in pricing, which typically leads to lower sales, but not in this case. Can that last?Pet Food MarketHow human food processing trends carry over into pet foodConsumer concerns over processed human foods and pet foods can lead to oversimplification but also new product development opportunities and growth.Pet Food MarketTop 6 pet food trends, conversations at Global Pet ExpoAt Global Pet Expo 2019, pet food companies debuted air-dried products, new formats and cat food items, and discussed transparency, sustainability and CBD.Pet 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.Previous PagePage 37 of 83Next Page
