Panelists representing four different companies shed light on the operational challenges and opportunities facing the pet food and treat industry, including food safety, sanitation, operational efficiency and product development.

Jerry Spears was presented with the 2019 AFIA-FASS New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award for his research in mineral nutrition for domestic animals.

She plans to improve internal processes and customer experiences in her new role.

Jenny Murphy, consumer safety officer for the US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, presented the updates to pet food and rendering industry professionals during Pet Food Alliance’s 2019 Summer Meeting.

The organization will take nominations for the new award through Sept. 26, 2019.

The company will introduce the new pet treats, along with new product packaging, during SuperZoo 2019.

The company previously only offered frozen raw, freeze-dried raw and wet cat foods.

The World Pet Association and the Pet Sustainability Coalition have teamed up to make the pet industry trade show more environmentally friendly.

The company outlined its plans to drive growth in e-commerce, FDM and pet specialty at its Investor Day presentation on July 9.