Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 56Pet Food MarketFewer jerky pet treat complaints mean marketplace and FDA are moving onIn the wake of fewer illnesses related to jerky pet treats being reported, should FDA release less frequent updates? Is this a resource issue?Pet Food MarketHelping pet owners understand and fight pet obesitySoon all cat and dog food labels in the US have to include calorie counts. Can the petfood industry do more—perhaps looking to human foods for ideas?NutritionConsumers say nutrition outweighs price in choosing a petfoodNearly 80% of US pet owners choose a petfood based on how nutritious or healthy they think it will be, a recent survey shows; only 4% choose price.Pet Food MarketIs bad petfood advice partly the industry’s fault?The petfood industry is missing an opportunity to be transparent and educate consumers and veterinarians about pet nutrition and how petfood is made.Pet Food MarketLatest petfood mega deal: Big Heart Pet Brands to Smucker, back to a food companyWith Big Heart’s pet products mostly distributed in the US mass market channel, where petfood sales growth is stagnant, will this be a win for Smucker?Pet Food MarketSurvey surprise: global dry petfood volume rises 4.6% in 2014The Alltech survey does provide at least a partial picture of dry petfood production, and the fact that this volume is growing is good news.Pet Food MarketPetfood companies continue strong support of pet-related causesPetfood companies are comprised of people who love pets and want to give back to the overall pet community, and such giving is supported by consumers.Pet Food MarketUS pet retailers report sales growth in key petfood categoriesDespite recent slowdowns in petfood sales growth, US pet specialty retailers report increases for dog food, grain-free products and natural treats.Pet Food MarketJerky pet treat investigation: where’s the update?FDA has issued no updates on its China-made jerky pet treat investigation since May 2014. Has the petfood market moved on?Pet Food MarketPet treat sales continue to growPet owners want safe, nutritious treats, and are buying them at continually increasing rates, because they want to pamper their pets.Pet Food MarketWhat's in store for petfood in 2015?Petfood professionals have opinions on pertinent questions for our industry, but no one yet has definitive answers.Pet Food MarketPet treats: a sure bet for growth in 2015 and beyond?Pet owners around the world are looking for ways to feed their pets healthy, wholesome fare, and that’s expanding beyond the pets’ main diets to treats.Previous PagePage 56 of 80Next Page
