Walt Zola will lead all US and Canadian sales for Newman's Own.

Positive gains in the company’s cat food and treat portfolio, including Meow Mix, 9Lives and Nutrish brands, helped to balance losses in other areas of the segment.

Central Pet Distribution will offer PetGuard products to independent pet retailers in the US, and Jim Gallagher will manage sales in the Northeast territory

The integrated sales and marketing company will support the distribution and sales of Caru’s brands in the pet specialty channel.

Fred Corbett has previously held sales roles at F.L. Emmert, Signature Pet Products and Mars Petcare.

Jeff Nielsen will lead sales for the company in the southeast and south central regions.

She plans to improve internal processes and customer experiences in her new role.