The new stores will carry more than 8,000 pet products, including various frozen and raw pet foods.

The XR systems can be used for grocery, human food and pet food, produce and other cold chain industries.

The Nordic company has fully acquired Premium Pet Food Suomi Oy’s factory.

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

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.

DTC and subscription-based pet food have seen rapid growth in recent years as they seek to meet consumer demands.

The acquisition is BrightPet’s second in two years.

With consumers seeking to deliver nutrition to their pets in a variety of ways, processors are stepping up with new formats.

According to data from Packaged Facts, fresh diets and science-based formulas are driving significant growth for the industry.