Purina has selected five finalists for its Pet Care Innovation Prize, of which two are pet food and treat manufacturers pioneering new ingredients in formulations.
High-pressure pasteurization is becoming a necessity for minimally processed pet foods and treats to ensure the safety of both pets and humans from dangerous cross-contamination.
The company looks to the second half of fiscal 2019 for food/drug/mass product expansion to drive growth in its pet segment, which fell short year-over-year in the second quarter.