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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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Why plant-based pet foods continue to sprout up

April 6, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Stemming from growing interest in human foods, a focus on plants in pet foods continues to increase, even as barriers remain and more research is needed.

Mycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety tale

February 26, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Even for pet food manufacturers whose products do not contain ingredients typically at risk for mycotoxins, the recent Midwestern recall offers lessons.

3 tips for sustainable pet food innovation

February 22, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

For a mature industry like pet food, innovation becomes difficult to achieve, yet perhaps sustainability provides an opportunity as it’s gaining traction.

3 human food trends for pet food in 2021

December 1, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Like human food companies, pet food producers may want to up their game with transparency, customized nutrition and a balance between nature and science.

Are pet adoptions truly rising? Pet food outlook for 2021

November 9, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

An increase in foster pets may mask an actual drop in pet adoptions, so it’s not certain they will boost overall pet ownership and pet food sales.

Why pet food brands should embrace cats and their owners

October 8, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Having led the way in regarding their pets as full-fledged family members, cat owners are now more likely to spend generously on cat food and other products.

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How sustainable pet food claims resonate with consumers

September 3, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Sustainably marketed pet food and treats command a healthy price premium over those without sustainable claims, and 2020 sales still seem healthy to date.

5 pet food trends and opportunities for the near future

August 10, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

As the pet food market emerges from a difficult year and economic situation, certain product categories present opportunities for innovation and growth.

Can pet food build on strong base for 2020 and beyond?

July 7, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Increasing pet adoptions and strong sales of pet food make for a projected healthy 2020 in the U.S. The global market’s outcome depends on the recession.

How resilient is the pet food market?

June 9, 2020

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pet food market has persevered and even grown throughout economic downturns for several decades. Will that hold during a pandemic and other disruptions?

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April 2021
In the April 2021 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about plant-based pet food growth potential, labeling modernization and retail trends.

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Pet food label modernization still a work in progress
As work continues on creating a new nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.
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5 insights on China’s pet food market post-2020

Data and observations sum up how the Chinese pet food market fared in 2020, while local pet food businesses and experts offer outlooks for 2021.
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Something to Chew on
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ARTICLES

Why plant-based pet foods continue to sprout up

Mycotoxin pet food recalls provide cautionary safety tale

3 tips for sustainable pet food innovation

3 human food trends for pet food in 2021

Are pet adoptions truly rising? Pet food outlook for 2021

Why pet food brands should embrace cats and their owners

How sustainable pet food claims resonate with consumers

5 pet food trends and opportunities for the near future

Can pet food build on strong base for 2020 and beyond?

How resilient is the pet food market?

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