Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry, shares her insights on all things pet food, addressees market trends as well as news and developments in pet nutrition, food safety and other hot topics for the industry. Source: Petfood Industry, June 20, 2016. Considering that e-commerce is now a fixture for businesses and consumers, including with pet food, … [Read more...]
Jerky treats sicken, kill dogs
More than 1,140 dogs have died after eating jerky pet treats, out of 6,200 cases of jerky related canine illness reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from 2007 to December 31, 2015. The agency released these numbers this week in an update on in its ongoing investigation into animal illnesses and death related to jerky treats. Source: Petfood Industry, May 17, … [Read more...]
Education important for success with novel proteins
Education will be a critical component of adding novel proteins to pet diets according to Mark Mendal, with the consulting firm Pet Proteins. He spoke during Petfood Forum 2016 on April 19, 2016. Supply challenges may also be an issue. Source: Petfood Industry, April 19, 2016. Increasing the role of novel proteins in pet foods and treats allows manufacturers to expand the … [Read more...]
Top 10 pet food brands sold online
It’s a changing landscape for what brand of pet food is sold and also the source from which it is acquired. Note the increases in home delivery percentages in the top two retailers. Source: Petfood Industry, April 28, 2016. Consumers have really embraced the subscription model when it comes to purchasing pet food online. It’s a product that is much more convenient to have … [Read more...]
What’s up with pet food?
The Global Pet Expo offers a look at what’s new, different or trendy. Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief, of Petfood Industry, shares what she experienced at the expo in this article. Topics include: innovation enhanced kibble freeze-dried, raw and baked pet foods and treats cat focus natural pet food and treat claims ingredient transparency Source: … [Read more...]
Natural pet food claims becoming complicated
Labeling challenges, key word definitions and regulatory oversight challenges the natural pet food market, as well as our human food markets. This quick read will provide some insight as veterinary teams and sales representatives discuss this food category, including treats. Source: Petfood Industry, February 1, 2016. Managing marketing claims on pet food packaging and in … [Read more...]
Read labels right
Animal health pros, especially veterinary teams must be able to explain labels on pet foods, treats and related items. Labels are becoming more important to consumers. Source: Petfood Industry, January 14, 2016. Human food trends continue to heavily influence pet food trends, and not just when it comes to the food itself—package labeling has become an increasingly important … [Read more...]
December pet food recalls
It is hard to stay abreast of pet food recalls. This list of the latest ones will help veterinary teams and dealers answer client questions. Consider posting it on an employee bulletin board or discussing it during team meetings. Source: Petfood Industry, December 30, 2015. See Blue Buffalo, Stella and Chewy’s, Bravo and Nutro products recalled in the last month. … [Read more...]
Pet ownership saves the US $11.7 billion in healthcare costs
The economic value of pet ownership is shown in this study. Print, broadcast and online media are sharing the information. Source: Petfood Industry, December 28, 2015. While additional health benefits associated with pet ownership have been documented by scientific research, the economists were unable to determine specific cost data associated with those findings. … [Read more...]
Pet food packaging: consumers care about what it says
Learn what pet owners actually look for in packaging. This column notes packaging trends and what buyers want on packaging from the pet food industry. Source: Petfood Industry, December 15, 2015. For pet owners who do care most about what pet food packaging actually says efforts are under way to help make that information easier to find and comprehend. A task force has … [Read more...]
Do cats present a big pet market opportunity for 2016?
Feline pet food and market trends are featured in this piece by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. She also highlights: the latest developments in pet nutrition food safety hot topics Feline marketers and veterinary staff members will be interested to learn more about cat ownership. Source: Petfood Industry, December 9, 2015. Almost … [Read more...]