Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 55Pet Food MarketPet food shoppers look for value in ‘new normal’ economyWhile pet food may be recession resistant, the economy and a savings mindset still factor into pet owners’ purchasing decisions and behavior.Pet Food MarketHow pet food labels could help pet owners select foodsPet owners say they’re confused and overwhelmed in choosing pet foods. Would more comprehensible pet food labels help?Pet Food MarketEnforcing pet food safety: a kinder, gentler FDA?FDA is trying to change its culture from simply enforcing to nurturing industry compliance. The aim is to educate while they regulate, the agency says.Pet Food Regulations6 things you need to know about FSMA pet food safety ruleThe countdown starts soon for pet food manufacturers to comply with the animal feed preventive control rule under FSMA. Here are the key requirements.Pet 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.Previous PagePage 55 of 83Next Page
