Doug McKalip will assume the role of chief agricultural negotiator at the USTR, and Alexis Taylor has been confirmed as undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA.

The company donated more than $25,000 to Friends in Service of Heroes, which will be used to provide service dogs to veterans in need.

The retailer has also expanded its assortment of pet food, animal feed and other key products.

Several pet companies have partnered with the cloud-based tech company to expand their presence in the independent pet retail channel.

The company detailed multi-year growth plans for three of its billion-dollar businesses: dog snacks, Uncrustables and Dunkin’ coffee.

Company leaders detail partnership priorities, pitfalls and best practices.

The facility in Northern New York first opened in 1972 and continues to produce several of the company’s leading products.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and GreaterGood Charities are two of several recipients.

One lot of the company’s HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food products has been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

SafetyChain Software has received awards for its high-quality platforms and “superior” customer service to food processors.