Platinum Equity has acquired the pet treat and accessory company and combined it with Petmate.

Sandy Dudley has been promoted to manage the company’s nutrient production for wet pet food and various other markets, as well as its renewables business.

The Champion Petfoods brand has introduced four formulas each with 90% protein from animal ingredients.

Show organizers have rescheduled the event for 2022.

Hellman & Friedman and EQT Private Equity have partnered to jointly acquire the leading European pet products provider.

The company has purchased a 103,000-square-foot facility to support expanded capacity demands.

Shortly following its stateside debut, the brand’s North American presence will now be led by Michael Fabbro.

The retort handling supplier will host a two-day event in The Netherlands geared specifically toward wet pet food manufacturers.

Gregory D. Jones will lead diversity, equity and inclusion efforts for the agricultural corporation. 

Volume and value sales of these ingredients, as well as new products including plant- and marine-based oils, show this is a trend to watch.