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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. Register for free to access premium content.

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What is the future for pet food packaging sustainability?

August 5, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Plastic pet food packaging is becoming more popular but is not yet sustainable. Pet food companies and packaging suppliers are trying to change that.

Pet food market focus: Europe still a global powerhouse

Europe remains a strong pet food region, with growing sales and companies rising through the ranks.

July 3, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Europe is the second largest pet food market worldwide, with many leading companies in Western Europe now joined by fast-growing Eastern European players.

Should consumer demands always dictate pet food’s path?

Can humanization in pet food and a focus on consumer demands go too far?

June 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers and their demands for pet foods based on human food trends have long driven industry growth, but can consumer focus and humanization go too far?

Why newer pet food formats like freeze dried are rising

Consumer concerns over processing of their own food can extend to their pets’ diets, too.

May 14, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Many consumers seek to avoid heavily processed foods and are extending that desire to their pets’ diets, though the term ‘processing’ can be misunderstood.

Pet food M&A reaches throughout the supply chain

Pet food companies and suppliers find growth in acquisition of all types of companies and ventures.

May 10, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food companies and suppliers see growth in acquisitions of both similar pet food producers as well as with suppliers buying pet food divisions, and vice versa.

5 fastest-growing pet food opportunities globally

Cat food, treats, wet pet food, Asia-Pacific and e-commerce are areas to target for growth.

March 18, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

For future success in the global pet food market, look to fast-growing areas such as cat food, treats, wet food, the Asia-Pacific region and e-commerce.

Pet food retailing disruptions: impact on pet specialty

Independent pet retailers are instituting changes to stay competitive amidst changes in pet food retailing and e-commerce.

February 20, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Constant changes in pet food retailing and e-commerce may impact independent pet retailers the most, but they are instituting their own changes to compete.