Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 47Pet Food MarketClean label rating site misleading to pet food consumersConsumers are interested in clean pet food labels, but the deceptively named Clean Label Project doesn’t help them find or compare clean labels at all.Pet Food MarketCBD: popular in pet treats, won’t fly in pet foods (yet)Consumers are responding to the increasing number of pet treats and supplements with cannabidiol available, despite little research and murky regulations.Pet Food MarketWill millennials lead on pet food sustainability?Millennials seem willing and have the spending power to pay more for eco-friendly products. Will that extend to pet food and ingredients like by-products?NutritionPet food industry cooperation key to consumer outreachTo better reach pet owners about pet food and pet nutrition, the industry needs to first improve communication and education within its own ranks.Pet Food MarketAmazon: the 800-pound pet food gorilla (or guerrilla?)Is this level of competition for pet food sales, spurred by the ecommerce giant’s pricing strategies, the best for consumers or the market long term?Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum 2017 by the numbersPet food company executives and other experts shared numerous pet food insights and data points with more than 2,700 professionals from over 30 countries.Pet Food MarketUS pet food spending and pet ownership in growth modeRecord numbers for pet ownership, pet food and pet care spending – and especially average spending on cat food and treats – spell good news for the US.Pet Food IngredientsFor pet food ingredient education, start with retailersPet retailers, like pet owners, may tend to believe common pet food ingredient myths, so educating retailers may help with consumer education, too.Pet Food MarketAir-dried, baked pet food highlighted at Global Pet ExpoBesides alternative pet food formats, trends at Global Pet Expo included cause-related claims and certifications, plus a continued focus on cats.Pet Food MarketTracking 5 pet food trends at Global Pet ExpoWe can expect lots of new dog treats and natural and grain-free pet food claims. What other pet food trends will continue or emerge?Pet Food MarketWhy consumers think so many pet food ingredients are badThe ongoing consumer desire for clean pet food labels and ‘free from’ claims often results from rampant online misinformation about pet food ingredients.Pet Food MarketOnline pet food sales poised for significant growth?Online sales of dog and cat food are already increasing 15 percent a year in the US and may reach 5 percent of the total US pet food market in 2017.Previous PagePage 47 of 83Next Page
