Human food, pet food ingredients coming full circle?
November 3, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
While it may seem that functional foods, and the ingredients comprising them, have been a trend in human food and pet food for only about a decade or so, ongoing consumer studies from Innova Market Insights say that’s not the case.
Latin American pet food industry overcomes geography, economics
November 3, 2023 — Tim Wall
Trade agreements in Latin America have had a mixed impact on the pet food industry.
The prognosis for prescription pet foods
November 3, 2023 — David Sprinkle
Pet owners continue to shift the channels through which they purchase their pets’ diets.
Supportive or softness — Collagen versus gelatin
November 3, 2023 — George Collings, Ph.D.
Collagen should be just as commonly accepted as gelatin in the pet food ingredient approval arena.
Pet treats: The gift that keeps on giving
November 10, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
Treats seem to be the gift that keeps on giving to the pet food industry; the category’s growth rate for the past few years has been robust worldwide. In the U.S. alone, dog treat sales rose about 20% over the 52 weeks ending June 17, 2023, according to NielsenIQ, while cat treats soared a whopping 40% (though from a smaller base).
Is declining pet food inflation masking pet owner pain?
November 16, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
Inflation keeps falling each month yet prices are still much higher than pre-COVID, and consumers are still paying more for many items, including pet food.
What top human food trends for 2024 mean for pet food
November 22, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
For human foods and beverages, ingredients are taking the spotlight. While that’s nothing new, it’s reached a level inspiring Innova Market Insights to name it the top trend for 2024.
