10. Three Dog Brands acquires Kennelmaster Foods (September 9)
 Kennelmaster is known for its Chips Naturals dog treats.

9. Scratching the itch for allergy-friendly pet foods (September 26)
 Novel proteins, limited ingredients and functional elements can all play a role.

8. FEDIAF releases updated Nutritional Guidelines for Cats and Dogs (September 13)
 The guidelines incorporate the latest scientific research and National Research Council data.

7. Videos: SUPERZOO exhibitors talk fostering connections, sustainability at show (September 1)
 Hear what brands took away from this year’s event. 

6. Cargill acquires Colorado, Kansas feed mills (September 12)
 The food company acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands.

5. Petco CEO expresses optimism for company’s future (September 12)
 Despite flat Q2 results, the pet retailer maintains a positive outlook.

4. Women in the Pet Industry: Meet Heather Govea of Carnivore Meat Company (September 4)
 This pet industry veteran is tapping into her decades of experience to help grow the freeze-dried category and Vital Essentials brand.

3. J.M. Smucker remains dedicated to dog snacks, cat food despite inflation (September 3)
 Net sales for the company’s pet foods division were flat for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.

2. General Mills prioritizes ‘return to profitability’ across brands (September 11)
 CEO Jeff Harmening reports gradual improvement in the company’s pet business.

1. Pet food declines for General Mills (September 20)
 The company witnessed mixed results across the board but continues to improve Blue Buffalo’s market share.

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