Sustainability, M&A, sensory responses, global trends and student research are all on the agenda for this year’s event.

This year’s Advent Calendar offers new features to help cats and their owners ring in the season.

TerraCycle and Casella Waste Systems have partnered to offer at-home pickup and recycling for plastic materials not readily accepted in curbside bins.

The company’s new products include wet and dry formats.

Felleskjøpet will use Mondi’s FlexiBag Recyclable packaging to relaunch its Appetitt dry pet food line.

Montego Pet Nutrition has appointed Johann Kotzé to supply chain executive.

The company’s expanded facility in Iowa will help support its most-popular lines, expanding its capacity and production capabilities.

As part of a new agreement, the company will roll out digital technology solutions throughout all of Mars’ facilities.

JX Luxventure’s pet food subsidiary has partnered with distributor HS Zhongli.

Burns Pet Nutrition partnered with Admiral to help launch Admiral Pet Insurance.