Several conferences and gatherings have been pushed back or canceled altogether as coronavirus causes widespread community lockdowns.

The hemp-CBD pet product company was named in Denver Business Journal’s Fast 50 Growing Businesses for 2020, posting $10.5 million in sales in 2019 with room to grow.

The company’s new functional dog treats are formulated with functional ingredients and ancient grains to target four key health areas.

The pet industry retailers will part ways, according to BC Partners, the private equity owner of both.

The California-based company has partnered with Vegan Supply to expand its distribution in Canada.

The sustainable ingredient can offer increased levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids in dog foods.

The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is the second new US facility announced by Purina in 2020 and one of several recent capital investments made by Nestlé to bolster pet food operations.

Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.

The series F funding round was primarily insider-led with investments from management and board members totaling more than $11.3 million.

Dr. Cassie Jones, Dr. Keith Behnke, and Dr. Bill Braman were all recognized with individual awards for their support of AFIA and the animal food manufacturing industry.