Alberto Muñoz will assume the role of marketing director and Nicola Abrate has been appointed operations director of palatants and proteins.

APPA and PIDA have announced initial plans to provide educational sessions to Global Pet Expo 2021 attendees in its Global Learning Series, formerly known as Global Pet Expo Academy.

The company’s 21 manufacturing sites and St. Louis headquarters have successfully diverted all landfill waste to reusable streams.

AFIA’s research institute is now accepting proposals for a comprehensive roadmap to help the industry identify opportunities in and improve its sustainability.

Veramaris has debuted an Omega-3 ingredient to be used as a functional, sustainable coating option for dry dog and cat foods.

Despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the fresh pet food company has delivered strong growth so far in 2020.

The company has secured $12 million in total Series A funding, which it plans to use to expand its product offerings and its team.

The patented development could help processors in a variety of industries reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

The association will present the award during its 2021 Pet Food Conference at IPPE in January.

The company’s overall sales declined 9.5%, but Purina drove a 6.6% increase in sales over the first two quarters of Nestlé’s fiscal 2020.