US private label pet food sales: Still small but rising
March 1, 2024 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
Although the US has long lagged behind Europe in private label pet food sales and market share, those sales continue to grow amid ongoing pet food inflation.
The state of pet food innovation in early 2024
March 7, 2024 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
Innovation in pet food does not always mean new products; sometimes it’s new delivery services, new market players and new research on existing ingredients.
Loyal buyers of preferred pet foods despite high prices
March 13, 2024 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
US pet food inflation continues to fall, although prices are still higher than three years ago; but most owners stick with their pet food choices.
Cell-cultured meat for pet food nears market appearance
March 19, 2024 — Tim Wall
Cell-cultured meat has remained a fantasy for most of the century and a quarter since it was first introduced in science fiction. However, like artificial intelligence, drone warfare, fusion power and electric cars, reality caught up with readers.
Delivery of functional formulation in pet products
March 22, 2024 — George Collings, Ph.D.
Functional products and ingredients are becoming more complex in the face of consumer demand.
5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024
March 28, 2024 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
Pet food sales growth is slowing but still outpacing other categories, fueled in part by increased innovation, new formats and private label pet food.