One working group of the Pet Food Alliance is progressing toward this goal for the pet food and rendering industries.

Simmons Pet Food President Soctt Salmon will serve as board chair.

The acquisition will help Viterra meet rising demand for high-quality grain. 

The food company acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands.

Premixes provide processors with the essential nutrients needed to create complete-and-balanced pet foods.

According to Cargill’s Cat Parent Survey, these consumers are highly focused on health benefits and ingredient quality in cat foods. 

From ashwagandha to biotics, formulators are looking to nutraceutical ingredients to add extra nutritional and functional value to pet foods, treats and supplements.

The two companies aim to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina’s corn and soy supply for dry pet food production.

The grants will benefit farmers and ranchers as they adopt regenerative agriculture, soil health, biodiversity and other conservation efforts.

The company’s shifts to renewable energy and its support of regenerative agriculture are key initiatives.