Ian Butler joins the company to support innovation for its organic and functional pet supplement products.

The company has added chamomile, baobab, glucosamine, chondroitin and other functional new ingredients to its CBD-infused dog supplement line.

The hemp-CBD pet product company was named in Denver Business Journal’s Fast 50 Growing Businesses for 2020, posting $10.5 million in sales in 2019 with room to grow.

Chaga mushrooms provides a source of antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins B2, B3, D2 and K1, and digestive aids to support gastrointestinal health.

Honest Paws will be distributed by the company to independent retailers across the state.

Hemp Technology plans to take the Canadian hemp-infused pet product brand global, starting with the United States and European markets.

Joseph Rosentel, DVM, Ph.D., joins the company as vice president of product development and supply chain, and David Martinelli joins as vice president of marketing.

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

The company has expanded distribution through Takakura New Industries, Inc., with plans to add its products to more than 1,000 stores throughout the country.