Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 54Pet Food MarketImpact of Nestlé Purina-Merrick deal on pet food marketNestlé Purina’s purchase of Merrick Pet Care is not a real surprise, but what does it mean for the pet food industry, pet owners and the pets we all feed?Pet Food MarketIFT report: human food through a pet food lensFrom “clear label” to Millennial marketing to insects-based ingredients to functional foods, human food trends offer insights for pet food.Pet Food SafetyFSMA is here: is your pet food safety program ready?The regulation most relevant to pet food producers takes effect August 30; help and information is available to ensure your pet food safety program complies.Pet Food MarketPet food: look to human food to help consumersJust as pet food product development follows trends in human food, perhaps pet food labeling and nutrition information resources should, too.Pet Food MarketOnline pet food reviews: where’s the science?The real issue is that reviewers and consumers don’t truly understand pets’ nutrient needs and focus too much on ingredients and misperceptions about them.Pet Food MarketPet food innovation: look to perform a job for consumersNew research says true breakthrough innovation means resolving a poorly performed job for consumers. One example is Tidy Cats LightWeight cat litter.Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum Europe showcases globalization, innovationThe conference reflected the increasing globalization of pet food and highlighted Europe’s position as the epicenter for innovation in pet food.Pet Food MarketHas pet food premiumization reached its peak?Pet owners may not be willing or able to continue paying high prices for pet foods, especially as Millennials fill their ranks. Conveying value is key.Pet Food MarketWhy private equity loves the pet food industryThe pet food and product industries’ continued growth, even during the recession, has attracted private equity investment. What’s the impact?Pet Food MarketOnline pet food sales and home delivery expected to growThough still representing only a small share of overall pet food sales, the online channel is attracting pet owners who are buying more frequently.Pet Food MarketHas grain-free pet food surpassed trend status?Grain-free pet food now accounts for nearly 30% of pet food sales and four of every 10 new pet food products in the US pet specialty channel.Pet Food MarketOrganic pet food sales mirror lag in human foodThe price of organic food products, whether for pets or humans, still seems to be the biggest barrier holding back sales of this category.Previous PagePage 54 of 80Next Page
