Annet Palamba, general manager of Hill’s Pet Products’ Benelux business, will step in as president of The European Pet Food Federation.

The company has provided more than one million meals to animal welfare organizations since 2016.

The company has partnered with iHeartMedia to provide the donations as part of its COVID-19 Relief Initiative.

Organizers of the pet industry trade show are getting a jump on ensuring attendee safety and minimizing financial burdens for exhibitors.

The week-long event, BühlerGO!2020, will include speakers and panel discussions from June 15 to 19, with the company's Food Application Center opening on June 19.

The company has made several of its spraying technologies available to disinfect frequently touched surfaces inside manufacturing plants and commercial locations.

The association said most businesses have implemented proactive measures to remain open and keep consumers safe in uncertain times.

The e-commerce pet product platform reported a net loss of $47.9 million and net sales of $1.62 billion.

E-commerce is overtaking pet specialty, supply chain disruptions worsen, and pandemic-era health and safety measures are expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

The event, originally set for April 29-30, has been rescheduled to fall of 2020 and moved to a virtual format in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.