Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 39Pet Food MarketTop 3 pet food stories for 2018, what they mean for 2019The pet food market in 2018 saw an FDA ingredient investigation, rampant M&A activity and continued e-commerce and retail disruption. What will 2019 bring?Pet Food MarketTop 5 human food and pet food trends for 2019Track how proteins, snacks and pet treats, personalized nutrition, authenticity and sustainability, and small companies progress in the marketplace.Pet Food MarketPet food recalls, alerts still offer lessons for industryThe pet food industry has implemented many new safety protocols and measures since the tragic recalls of 2007, but what else has changed — and what hasn’t?Pet 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.Previous PagePage 39 of 83Next Page
