The company is exploring opportunities to expand the presence of its Noochies! brand, as well as explore private label partnerships for its proprietary ingredient range.

The Summit Model offers processors the ability to maximize product quality, potential and efficiency.

Thrive Foods announced the construction of a new facility and an acquisition, expanding its capabilities.

The acquisition of Freeze Dried Foods NZ LTD and its subsidiary, Kiwigarden, are expected to fuel growth for the air-dried pet food company.

The company’s new 235,000-square-foot facility will be operational by the end of 2023.

Brett Simmons, who has been with the company for 16 years, was promoted to director of operations.

Northwest Naturals has led the pack in raw pet food manufacturing with ingredient, product safety and sustainability innovations.

The company says its recent investments in the pet food market reflect a broader commitment to growth across all its core business segments.

The investment will triple current capacity at the company’s Petsource facility in Seward, Neb.

Construction is underway at North Freeze Dry, a new protein supply business created by Anchor Ingredients and Barrett Petfood Innovations.