Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 53Pet Food MarketPet food needs to tell its powerful story to consumersPFI’s new president believes now is the time for pet food companies to deliver the compelling message that they make safe, healthy, nutritious pet foods.Pet Food MarketPFI president: pet food’s compelling story for consumersComplete and balanced pet foods mean products that are safe, regulated and nutritious for pets—and that’s just one part of the industry’s powerful message.Pet Food MarketWhat would a Petco-PetSmart merger mean for pet food?As with pet food brands, pet owners have their favorite among the two big pet store chains—sometimes because of which pet food brands each chain carries.Pet Food MarketSpotlight is on pet food supply chainsMore than ever, pet food companies need to focus on all aspects of their supply chains—safety, environmental, social—or risk becoming a target for lawyers.Pet Food MarketNegative pet food ingredient claims not going awayPet food label and advertising claims of “no this” and “no that,” like “free from” claims on human foods, are only growing more popular among consumers.NutritionIngredients vs. nutrients: what should pet owners know?The focus on pet food ingredients, by consumers and pet food marketers, often means a lack of understanding of pets’ nutritional needs.Pet Food MarketChina a rising pet food forcePet food sales in China are still increasing by double digits annually, despite the recent downturn in the country’s economy, reaching US$1.37 billion.Pet Food MarketConsumer data on GMOs could affect pet food trendsWhile most information on consumer attitudes toward GMOs is about human food, humanization of pets means this trend could play out in pet food, too.Pet Food MarketAll eyes on pet food safety as FSMA rule takes effectRaw pet food especially seems to be attracting FDA’s focus, while media and other organizations are paying attention to pet food safety, too.Pet Food MarketIs pet food at a tipping point for sustainability?Pet owners and pet food companies may not quite yet be in sync when it comes to environmental and socially responsible practices in manufacturing pet food.Pet Food MarketPet food acquisitions: do consumer reactions matter?While a merger or acquisition might seem like a good business deal for the pet food companies involved, how pet owners react could have an impact.Pet Food MarketUS pet food data point to continued growthUS pet retailers expect ongoing growth in premium pet food sales, while the US Census Bureau reported gains in pet food sales, facilities and productivity.Previous PagePage 53 of 80Next Page
