Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 47Pet Food MarketPet food M&A: continued cooling or heating up in 2017?After multiple pet food mergers and acquisitions from 2013 through spring 2016, activity slowed. Is that normal market cycling, will it go back up soon?Pet Food MarketGlobal pet care sales pass $100 billion for first timeGrowth drivers include dry dog food globally and, in the US, food for small dogs, therapeutic pet foods and treats. Yet US pet food exports are declining.Pet Food SafetyPet food recalls: looking back at 2007, moving forwardThe 2007 pet food recalls marked a watershed moment in how pet owners viewed and interacted with pet food companies, regulators and each other.Pet Food MarketHow pet specialty stores drive US pet food market growthDog and cat food sales in US pet stores are growing nearly 5 percent a year, driven by hot pet food trends like natural, grain-free and limited ingredients.Pet Food MarketGlobal dry pet food production increases over 10 percentProduction of dry pet food worldwide reached 24.98 million metric tons in 2016, according to Alltech, with some pet food markets showing robust increases.Pet Food MarketOpportunities for pet food in US farm and feed channelThough known for low-priced pet food, the US farm and feed channel saw US$3.5 billion in sales, with natural and grain-free pet foods gaining a foothold.Pet Food MarketPet food trends: what pet retailers are tracking in 2017Pet food is one of the best-selling categories for many pet specialty retailers in the US, so it’s good to know which pet food trends they follow.Market Trends and ReportsWhy dog and cat food packages are shrinking in the USPet food product and packaging trends follow ones toward smaller dogs, more wet pet foods for dogs and cats, and alternative, denser types of pet food.Pet Food MarketGlobal pet food sales update: ending 2016 on a high noteHealthy growth for the global pet food market, especially in developing regions, gives the pet food industry something to celebrate as we enter a new year.Pet Food Market5 packaging trends that appeal to pet food buyersPet food consumers will likely be attracted by packaging that combines structure with branding, extends online and incorporates technology or experiences.Pet Food MarketPet food round-up: ingredients in the newsThe very close link between pet food and human food means ingredients such as superfoods, carrageenan, insect proteins and fish are getting more attention.Pet Food MarketHighlighting dry pet food’s key role in Mexican marketDriven by dry and dog food sales and the emerging premium category, Mexico can benefit from producers learning best practices in ingredients and production.Previous PagePage 47 of 81Next Page
