Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 38Pet Food Market2019 human food trends and how they play out in pet foodLists of human food trends for 2019 are popping up this time of year, giving pet food brands new product ideas or developments to watch in the marketplace.Pet Food MarketPetco’s war on artificial pet food and treat ingredientsConsumers have long tried to avoid artificial ingredients in both human and pet food. What does Petco’s ban of these ingredients mean for the market?Pet Food MarketHow societal changes will impact pets, pet ownershipPet food brands can glean insights and opportunities from the changes in society that are influencing pets and their roles in our lives.Pet Food MarketThe pet foods US pet retailers will stock in 2019A survey indicates which pet food categories will be growth drivers for brick-and-mortar pet stores and online retailers — including a few surprises.Pet Food MarketLanguage about pet obesity is key to helping treat itStigma and bias about obesity, in pets and humans, impedes efforts to address and improve it, say experts, as does lack of data on this disease.Pet Food MarketHow much should consumer trends drive pet food products?Pet food is a fast-moving consumer good, so consumer demands and trends are important — but a company also should be guided by its nutritional philosophy.Pet Food MarketDo pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?Pet owners love to treat and indulge their pets but often need awareness and education about the number of calories treats contribute to daily intake.Pet Food MarketWill more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?Though fresh pet food is not well-defined or tracked, the products often associated with it are growing in popularity and, in some cases, sales.Pet Food Market3 emerging human food trends for pet food to trackWhat could be the next big thing in pet food? Up-and-coming human food trends can lead to new products and business opportunities for pet food brands.Pet Food MarketHow to boost your pet food brand’s digital performanceTo reach today’s connected, health-conscious consumers, pet food brands must integrate their essential messages across all the digital channels they use.Pet Food MarketFDA’s big (yet sly) pet food ingredient announcementDuring an in-depth presentation on pet food regulations, the director of CVM slipped in an update on pet food ingredient definitions. And it’s good news.Pet Food MarketPet food spending, perceptions: Lessons from human foodAs pet food spending catches up to human food, we can learn common lessons about how and why consumers perceive and value the foods they buy.Previous PagePage 38 of 81Next Page
