Tim Phillips, DVMFrom the Author - Page 4ProductionUS petfood sales go boomThe total US market for petfood and supplies grew more than 34% from 2002-07. The growth can be attributed to pet owners spending more on products for their pets that are less utilitarian and more fun. Consumers are also becoming more discerning about the quality and makeup of products they feed their pets in light of the wide-scale petfood recalls that began in March 2007.ProductionUsing nutrigenomics in R&DNutrigenomics will find its way into our lives and our pets' lives through evolution, not revolution. Some scientists envision two key phases of products: the biomarker phase and the genetics phase. The ultimate goal of nutrigenomics is to be able to prevent, and even treat, disease through targeted nutrition. Not surprisingly, human nutrigenomics is more developed than dog and cat nutrigenomics.ProductionLearn from the pastUnderstanding our history inspires innovation and helps us avoid mistakes. What are the lessons from the commercial petfood industry's pastpositive and negative? The answers are subjective, different people will learn different things. But are there some big lessons on which most of us would agree? Here are my nominees.ProductionEditorial Notes: Birthing PFI and Petfood Industry magazineThe Pet Food Institute and Petfood Industry magazine celebrate their 50 year anniversariesSafety & QualityMenu CEO talks recallsPaul Henderson calls for industry-wide cooperation and actionSafety & QualityGood ideas for preventing disasterThe National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) takes efforts to ensure the safety of animal supplementsPet Food MarketGenetic tools can boost palatabilityCreating chemicals that evoke or block olfactory and taste sensations in the dogSafety & QualityGo with the one-way flowEliminating product crossovers and backtrackingNutritionEditorial Notes: Rebuilding MenuWhat is the outlook for the future of Menu Foods?Safety & QualityBuilding trust with suppliersIn the post-recall world, it's more crucial than ever beforeProductionPetfood manufacturer buying intentionsSpending plans for equipment, ingredients, packaging and servicesProductionEditorial Notes: PFI's notes on a tragedyIn early June, I talked about petfood recalls with Duane Ekedahl, the president of the Pet Food Institute (PFI)Previous PagePage 4 of 8Next Page