Mid America Pet Food, Nature’s Logic, Carnivore Meat Company and Meowijuana were recognized for recent growth in the United States market. Several other pet industry companies made the list as well.

Tara Smits joins the company as a brand steward for its Vital Essentials, Vital Cat and Nature’s Advantage brands.

The pet food and treat manufacturer has appointed Caryn Reinthaler to manage sales and distribution of Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brands in the mid-Atlantic United States.

Leslie Durocher will be responsible for brand education, managing sales, distribution and promotional event execution in her new role.

The brand has partnered with supermarket chain Festival Foods to expand distribution of its functional supplements for dogs.

The brand, Nature’s Advantage, has released its first product, a freeze-dried beef treat for dogs.

The company is accepting nominations for these care packages through May.

The pet food manufacturing company said the machine can sterilize up to 1.4 million masks per week, saving both resources and money in the fight against COVID-19.