Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 52Pet Food MarketPet food trends travel the globeSeveral key pet food trends weave a common thread throughout industry events, proving that the world—and pet food—are indeed global.Pet Food MarketInterzoo 2016 pet food trends: meat, meat and more meatPet food companies from all over the world touted fresh meat, high meat levels, BARF and various other claims, yet some companies bucked the trend.Pet Food MarketWill organic pet food sales ever reach their potential?As with many trends, organic pet food follows human food, with sales held back by insufficient supply that keeps prices too high for most consumers.Pet Food MarketPet food acquisitions follow patterns in human foodLarge companies in both pet food and human food have learned to let acquired companies operate independently and follow their naturally focused mission.Pet Food IngredientsSuperfoods: Pet food tracks another food super trendPet food and human food consumers are clamoring for superfoods, despite the lack of official definition, regulation or in-depth research backing them.Pet Food MarketPet food label claims: science vs. naturePet food manufacturers need to explain exactly what claims like ‘scientifically formulated’ and ‘natural’ mean, to attract pet owners and not confuse them.Pet Food MarketUS pet food spending driven by higher-income pet ownersWhile pet parents with higher incomes spent more on pet food in 2015, the good news is that all income groups over US$30,000 showed increased spending.Pet Food MarketTop 5 pet food trends from Petfood Forum 2016Topics on the minds of the 2,500 pet food professionals at Petfood Forum included novel protein, sustainability, transparency and freeze-dried pet food.Pet Food MarketUS pet food retail scene: changing channels?The US pet specialty and mass market channels account for the majority of pet food sales, with online growing—and premium sales possibly leveling off.Pet Food MarketUS pet food sales bank on power of top global playersTop pet food companies in the US contributed strong product development and market presence, helping US pet food account for 34% of global sales.Pet Food MarketSoutheast Asia pet food market shows strong growthPet food sales are increasing at double digits, and with a low penetration rate for commercial pet food, these countries present a significant opportunity.Pet Food MarketPet food trends report from Global Pet ExpoNew pet food products included small meals in trays for cats and dogs, goat meat as a new protein, hemp in pet treats and lots of new cat foods.Previous PagePage 52 of 83Next Page
