Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 39Pet Food MarketHuman food may offer clues for next big thing in pet foodIn some cases, pet food trends get to market faster than human food, yet the latter industry can still offer ideas for what might come next in pet food.Pet Food IngredientsPopular novel pet food ingredients lack in-depth researchMany pet foods now feature ingredients like novel proteins and grain-free starches like peas and potatoes, but there is little research on them for pets.Pet Food MarketUpdate: FDA pet food ingredient and DCM investigationA webinar on FDA’s investigation into a possible link between pet food ingredients and canine DCM highlighted the need for further investigation and research.Pet Food IngredientsAre grain-free pet foods truly healthy and sustainable?Grain-free pet foods remain popular among pet owners and pet food companies, but there are concerns over their sustainability and some formulations.Pet Food MarketChina follows global pet food premiumization trendChinese pet owners are buying more premium-priced pet foods, including natural and grain free, and domestic brands are increasingly providing them.Pet Food MarketPet food exports to China not just about trade warsPet food is impacted by rising tariffs and tension between the U.S. and China, but also by the Chinese government’s role in the domestic industry.Pet Food MarketPet food, products now sold at most top US retailersU.S. pet owners can buy pet food anywhere today, as 67 of the top 100 retailers, spanning all channels, including online, now sell pet products.Pet Food MarketAnswering your common pet food market questionsHere’s how to find a pet food co-manufacturer, consultant or supplier in our directory, plus where to obtain data and information on the pet food market.Pet Food MarketPet food premiumization drives packaging market growthPet food packaging is impacted by the same trends and factors affecting product sales: premiumization, innovation and shifts in pet ownership.Pet Food MarketWhy local pet food ingredient sourcing can pay offPet owners today demand transparency in pet food ingredients, allowing companies like Champion Petfoods to showcase their local sourcing strategies.Pet Food MarketFDA dog food warning hasty, too focused on ingredientsLike some pet owners and even pet food companies, FDA’s premature warning about canine DCM fixates on ingredients instead of nutrients or nutritional balance.Pet Food MarketCBD pet products on the rise, regulatory status is murkyPet treats and other pet products with cannabidiol (CBD) are storming the market, yet no part of the hemp plant is approved in the U.S. as a pet food or treat ingredient.Previous PagePage 39 of 81Next Page
