Valerie Silva will create a more robust supplier program for the company to mitigate supply chain challenges.

According to the company, the proposed merger would help improve transit times, infrastructure and service.

The grocery chain has been forced to discontinue all its wet cat and dog food products amid supply chain disruptions.

With pandemic disruptions and increased demand, processors say long-term planning is key to navigating a supply chain in crisis.

Net sales for the pet segment suffered from higher costs, supply chain challenges and recent divestitures.

Despite reporting significant net losses in 2021, the fresh pet food company is looking ahead with calculated optimism.  

The human-grade pet food company joins a growing list of brands impacted by supply chain disruptions across the industry.