AAFCO expresses concerns over PURR Act (March 6)
The organization claims the new legislation would reduce state oversight and authority to review the marketing and labeling of pet foods.
Purina celebrates new $450 million pet food manufacturing facility (March 29)
The new North Carolina plant spans 1.3 million square feet and features the first-ever vertical dryer installed in any Purina facility in the United States.
Packaged Facts: The pet industry boom period is over (March 18)
While humanization and premiumization continue to drive new innovations today, the main driver of growth for this industry post-pandemic has been inflation.
Top 3 trends seen at Global Pet Expo 2024 (March 29)
Humanization of the pet food industry is transcending price points, product categories and formats to deliver the very best for pets, as evidenced on this year’s show floor.
New Zealand co-man opens $21 million pet food facility (March 25)
The company, New Zealand Riverland Foods Ltd., also shook on its first two wet pet food co-manufacturing contracts with brands in China and Australia.
Supplement shows potential to reverse aging in dogs (March 5)
Leap Years by Animal Biosciences recently completed a double-blind clinical study showing its NAD+ Precursor and senolytic supplement for dogs can halt age-related decline in dogs.
Nulo unleashes new cold pressed pet food format (March 21)
The new, minimally processed foods aim to fulfill a gap between conventional dry kibble and freeze- or air-dried formats.
Nestle Purina’s Ohio plant set to be fully operational in 12 months (March 14)
The pet food company’s greenfield plant will also house a Manufacturing Experience Center, where Purina will aim to “demystify” its manufacturing processes for visitors.
Premium dog treat producer planning $85 million facility expansion (March 19)
As part of the expansion, The Crump Group will also implement state-of-the-art technologies to help reduce its environmental footprint from manufacturing.
GREENIES launches its first-ever meal offerings for dogs (March 22)
The brand introduced its SMART ESSENTIALS line of complete-and-balanced dry dog food formulas, as well as a line of wet dog food toppers.
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