Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 51Pet 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.Pet Food MarketPet food labels: the perils and (slow-moving) promiseA recent article on interpreting pet food labels symbolizes the problems and potential of how information is presented on pet food packaging.Pet Food MarketWhy pet food’s future is so brightA look back on the past 10 years for the pet food market helps explain and inspire why the future outlook is positive: namely, millennial pet parents.Pet Food MarketWill pet food fall under new US GMO labeling bill?A bill just passed by the US Senate mandates labeling of GMO ingredients on human foods. If it becomes law, it could affect pet food, too.Pet Food MarketPet food borrows another human food trend: acquisitionsIn both pet food and human food, large multinational companies are buying smaller specialty ones, creating access to the coveted natural market.Pet Food MarketCat food challenge: Do cats really opt for nutrition?Do cats really "learn" to choose foods based on nutrition rather than flavor? This observer questions (somewhat tongue in cheek) a new study’s findings.Pet Food MarketMexican pet food market on the risePet food premiumization is taking hold in Mexico, with double-digit growth in value sales, flat volume and more involved pet food shoppers.Pet Food MarketOnline pet food sales: still in learning modeThe online sales channel seems to pose a puzzle for pet food companies, pet retailers and market experts.Pet Food MarketPet food spending in US rises over 350% in past 30 yearsThough US consumer spending on pet food has plateaued or dipped at times, the history since 1984 is overall a tale of huge growth.Previous PagePage 51 of 83Next Page
