Champion Petfoods officially opened its new NorthStar kitchens in Alberta, Canada, spanning 426,000-sq.-ft. and the capacity to produce up to 300 million lbs. of kibble per year.
A recent market survey of processors commissioned by Pet Food Processing revealed a forecast of mostly positive with a chance of challenges for pet food and treat manufacturers.
As humanization continues to be a driving force in the pet food and treat space, companies should stay in touch with the top trends expected to influence the global consumer market.