The American Pet Products Association released its latest pet spending data for 2019, with the pet food and treat category driving $36.9 billion of total sales.

Grain is making a comeback and solution-based formulas are on the rise, among several other trends throughout the 2020 show floor.

Four leaders and two organizations were awarded for demonstrating outstanding leadership in the pet care space.

The company is developing lab-grown meats, probiotics and nutritional yeast ingredients for pet food and treats to combat environmental, animal welfare and food safety impacts in the US market.

The organization explains required components and common variations of pet food labels in the US market.

The company added duck and turkey formulas to its GO! Solutions Skin + Coat line, as well as a diet for small dogs with food sensitivities. 

The company unloaded a variety of both new and improved pet foods to meet demand for growing cat and small dog ownership.

Net sales were down for the company overall, as well as in premium dog food and pet treats, with the cat category maintaining steady growth.

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies will combine capabilities with Animal Supply Connect to expand footprint and streamline digital solutions.

The product, Pro Plan LiveClear, includes Fel d1 antibodies that inhibit the major cat allergen, therefore reducing its allergic effects on people.