Covetrus will offer US-based veterinarians GREENIES products through multiple channels.

A handful of patents, many for pet treat designs, were awarded to pet industry companies by the US Patent and Trademark Office in 2017.

Paulo de Castro will join the division’s global management team in June 2019 to lead financial strategy.

The new venture will support emerging pet industry companies looking to transform pet healthcare, nutrition and science.

The Leap Venture Studio, sponsored by Mars Petcare, Michelson Found Animals and R/GA Ventures, provides business insight and support to pet industry startups.

The plant is one of only 55 workplaces in Arkansas to have earned this award from the state’s Department of Labor.

The pet food company is one of the initial partners of Loop, a zero-waste packaging venture developed by TerraCycle.

The pet food manufacturer has partnered with TerraCycle to establish a nationwide packaging recycling program in the United Kingdom.

The business is a result of Arbor Investments’ acquisition of Exclusive Brands previously owned by Mars Petcare US, Inc.

Mars Petcare marketing director discusses how the company responds to trends.