Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 50Pet Food MarketUncertain future for pet food ingredient approvals?The pet food ingredient approval process in the US may be approaching a tipping point, especially for ingredients currently used in pet foods and treats.Pet Food MarketAnother human food trend impacts pet food: pseudosciencePet food and human food are both affected by a distrust, even fear, of science. To combat this, you need to engage consumers’ emotions first.Pet Food MarketMillennials are pet food’s future, boomers spending nowPet food spending and pet ownership among millennials will continue to increase as Baby Boomer spending drives current pet food market growth.Pet Food MarketKnowing pets boost our health leads to feeding them wellPet parents who know the scientific evidence behind the benefits of pet ownership are more likely to provide high-quality pet nutrition and veterinary care.Pet 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.Previous PagePage 50 of 83Next Page
