The company’s Paleo Plus, Classic and Essential raw dog food ranges will be available at the supermarket chain.

Gordon Dumesich will succeed Neil Thompson, who will serve as chairman at the company.

The independent retail channel allows processors to showcase their ultra-premium products and newest innovations.

The company has acquired Energique, a manufacturer of raw, premium pet food products.

The retailer will open a new 6,000-square-foot store in Toronto this fall.

According to the distributor, consumer demand for these formats is rising.

The UK Food Safety Research Network is dedicating funds to a project that could help increase the food safety of raw diets.

The new certification scheme covers various aspects of hygiene and feed safety.

The company is the first “better-for-you” pet food company to offer a life-stage specific formula, according to its Founder Katie Spies.

The acquisition is BrightPet’s second in two years.