The retailer launched two new dog food formulas shortly after announcing its rebranding, meant to highlight the company as a complete care provider for pet owners.
The potential benefits of combining automated processing systems, where data-driven decisions are made by a tech-enabled workforce across the entire organization, are vast.
The packaging equipment supplier will expand its portfolio to include a wide range of sanitary systems and engineering services through the acquisition.
The organization will invite up to three graduate students and up to eight undergraduate students to present their work in the pet nutrition space to roughly 300 pet professionals in January.
The new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center will house the latest process technologies, testing capabilities and educational workshops to share R&D skills and knowledge with pet food and treat processors.