Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 48Pet Food MarketPet food sales update: US spending up 22% in 2015US pet food spending continues to grow, driving the overall US pet industry and highlighting the ongoing influence of Baby Boomer pet owners.Pet Food NewsFor safe pet jerky treats, follow human food guidelinesGuidelines for human jerky products can help makers of pet jerky treats build safety into their products, said Liz Boyle, PhD, professor at Kansas State.Pet Food MarketWhat is pet food’s true role in pet obesity?Pet owner and veterinarian misperceptions and confusion about pets’ healthy weight, nutrient needs and pet food ingredients may factor into pet obesity.Pet Food SafetyPet food’s safety journey from 2007 recalls to FSMAThe 2007 pet food recalls marked a watershed moment in how consumers viewed and interacted with pet food companies and contributed to new laws like FSMA.Pet Food MarketWhy pet food entrepreneurs are the industry’s lifebloodThese pet food companies keep the industry fresh and growing by bringing in new people, ideas, perspectives and infusions of passion.Pet Food MarketDomestic pet food brands play growing role in ChinaMultinational pet food companies have ruled in China so far, but domestic brands are increasing in number, sales growth and sophistication.Pet Food NewsHow trace minerals help make pet foods nutritionalAs pet food ingredients, trace minerals play an important physiological role and are necessary to maintain body function and optimize health, growth, reproductive performance and immune response in pets.Pet Food NewsExtruding high-meat pet foods: dispelling mythsA strong belief persists in the pet food industry that dry pet foods with high meat inclusion cannot be extruded on a single screw extruder.Pet Food MarketChina’s pet food market growing into a global powerPet food production, premiumization, sales and investments are rising quickly in China, with new regulations and standards on the way.Pet Food MarketPet food needs more shared science and researchMost pet food research is conducted or funded by companies, who often don’t publish it; and no government funding is available. Is there another way?NutritionWhy superfoods are popular pet food ingredientsWhether in pet food or human food, and despite a lack of definition, regulation or research, superfoods continue to catch consumers’ interest and wallets.Pet Food MarketGMO labeling law benefits pet food companies, tooPet food products are exempt from a new US GMO law, but it provides a framework for companies opting to use such labels and could help non-GMO pet foods.Previous PagePage 48 of 80Next Page
