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Discover the pulse of the global pet food market from Petfood Industry Editor-in-Chief Debbie Phillips-Donaldson’s column “Something to Chew On,” which features opinions, analysis and commentary you won’t find anywhere else. Topics include dog and cat food nutrition, packaging and marketing trends.

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3 emerging human food trends for pet food to track

October 11, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

What could be the next big thing in pet food? Up-and-coming human food trends can lead to new products and business opportunities for pet food brands.

Popular novel pet food ingredients lack in-depth research

September 12, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many pet foods now feature ingredients like novel proteins and grain-free starches like peas and potatoes, but there is little research on them for pets.

Are grain-free pet foods truly healthy and sustainable?

September 7, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Grain-free pet foods remain popular among pet owners and pet food companies, but there are concerns over their sustainability and some formulations.

Answering your common pet food market questions

August 13, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Here’s how to find a pet food co-manufacturer, consultant or supplier in our directory, plus where to obtain data and information on the pet food market.

High-protein pet food: popular ingredient has challenges

July 5, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

High protein pet food continues to be a strong trend, but it may not be sustainable, and we don’t know the long-term effects on dog or cat health.

Pet food experts: How to be transparent with consumers

May 12, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Connecting with pet owners via social media, promoting pet foods’ nutritional value and having a shorter ingredients list are ways to be more transparent.

Pet food and human food: the perfect business marriage?

May 8, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food companies are attracting the human food industry thanks to the pet food market’s continued growth and strength in certain retail channels.

Pet food disruptors: Shifting retail trends, ways to grow

March 10, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Shifts in pet food retailing are disrupting the market and likely influencing acquisitions by and of pet food companies like Blue Buffalo.

Update: Global pet food sales, production grew in 2017

February 8, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Dry dog food is the largest pet food category worldwide, and dry dog and cat food production is rising in markets like China, Russia and Mexico.

As dog and cat food go, so goes US pet specialty channel

January 4, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Premium and custom dog and cat food, plus dog treats, rank as major product categories for US pet retailers, who expect their sales to increase this year.

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ARTICLES

3 emerging human food trends for pet food to track

Popular novel pet food ingredients lack in-depth research

Are grain-free pet foods truly healthy and sustainable?

Answering your common pet food market questions

High-protein pet food: popular ingredient has challenges

Pet food experts: How to be transparent with consumers

Pet food and human food: the perfect business marriage?

Pet food disruptors: Shifting retail trends, ways to grow

Update: Global pet food sales, production grew in 2017

As dog and cat food go, so goes US pet specialty channel

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