The company spent five weeks camped out in the parking lot of its pet food manufacturing partner to upgrade the facility’s end-of-line capacities by up to 50%.

The market research firm has highlighted opportunities for cat product proliferation, ingredient and sourcing claims, private label brand growth and other opportune areas for the industry to grow.

The pet food company has partnered with Plug and Play to provide support and resources to emerging companies in the companion animal health market.

The US Food and Drug Administration has added a new facet, Unique Facility Identifiers, as part of its facility registration renewal process, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Dec. 31, 2020.

The e-commerce CPG company has entered the pet market with its initial line of complete-and-balanced dog and cat foods, treats and other pet essentials.

Edgard & Cooper has partnered with Fressnapf, Europe’s largest pet product retailer, to add its products to 245 pet store shelves across five countries.

The company grew sales by 47% in the second quarter, added 4.6 million new customers and continues to expand its distribution network across the United States.

Equipment innovations and automated process controls are facilitating safer, more efficient dry bulk ingredient handling.

Terri Boeser will succeed Mike Hooper as general manager for Trouw Nutrition’s companion animal business.

The annual event was held virtually this year and focused on pandemic impacts to the companion animal market, pet ownership and adoption, and the pet-owning economy.