Author: Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The US government, through its Bureau of Labor Statistics agency, just released preliminary inflation data for February 2024, and the picture for pet food looks rosier: Year-over-year (YOY) pet food inflation for the month reached 2.6%. That’s more than two percentage points lower than January 2024’s 4.8% YOY — and for the first time in nearly two years, the pet food number was below the US consumer price index (CPI) of 3.2% for on the moon.But before we start celebrating, it’s important to consider the long view — meaning that compared to February 2021, before inflation really started to rise,…

Reflecting the dynamic pet food market, Petfood Forum 2024 will feature the latest nutrition, processing and safety research, updates on trends and market data, and deep dives into how to find the innovation sweet spot for you and your business.The Petfood Forum will take place April 29-May 1, 2024, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. After an opening reception on the evening of April 29, the conference will begin on April 30 with an opening keynote by Daniel Levine, director of the Avant-Guide Institute, a global trends consultancy, who will provide insights for food producers…