Debbie Phillips-DonaldsonDebbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry magazine and Petfood Forum.From the Author - Page 6Adventures in Pet FoodPremiumization: Healthy for the pet food market long term?The pet food market has been trending toward superpremium for a while, evidenced by revenue sales rising as volume sales have remained mostly flat.Pet Food MarketTop pet food companies rising along with overall industryThe largest pet food companies globally keep growing due to acquisitions, product launches, expanded distribution and inflation, guiding the industry’s growth.Adventures in Pet FoodFunctional pet food drivers: health, nutrition, scienceA new study from Kerry shows half of North American pet owners surveyed are willing to pay more for pet foods with functional benefits, with the key to their willingness lying in a keen interest in health and nutrition.Adventures in Pet FoodWhat’s in a name: Can ‘upcycling’ attract pet food buyers?Does consumer interest in upcycled foods offer an opportunity to rebrand pet food ingredients like meat by-products with more pet-owner-friendly label claims?Pet Food MarketGood and bad news: US pet food inflation remains steadyU.S. pet food inflation in April 2023 increased slightly from March and is more than three times the national CPI, but pet food producer prices are declining.Pet Food MarketPetfood Forum and Petfood Essentials 2023 by the numbersWhether or not you attended Petfood Forum, these data points may be interesting because they reflect the strength and dynamism of the global pet food industry.Pet Food MarketHow M&A is shaping the pet food market in 2023The year so far includes less typical pet food deals such as divestitures of brands and pet food divisions, plus a true merger between two similar companies.Pet Food MarketThe ongoing search for new pet food protein sourcesAs with human food, the pet food industry continues to seek alternative sources of protein to meet demand and address sustainability and other concerns.Market Trends and ReportsPetfood Forum tackles supply chain, what’s next for pet foodThe pet food market, as part of the overall economy, is emerging from disruptions and turbulence. Learn how Petfood Forum can help you navigate it all.Pet Food MarketDCM-pet food research welcome, points to need for moreA new study shows no link between pulses in dog diets and cases of DCM, yet the DCM situation serves as an example of the need for more pet food research.Pet Food MarketU.S. pet food inflation on downward trend?Pet food inflation in the U.S. declined year over year in March 2023 previous month, as did inflation for pet care, human food and the economy overall.Pet Food MarketWhen pet food M&A focuses on the M, not the AThe deal between Canidae Pet Foods and Natural Balance Pet Foods is a true merger of two similar companies, perhaps offering a model for other industry players.Previous PagePage 6 of 75Next Page