The latest in the company’s streak of capital investments in pet food manufacturing capabilities across the United States.

The leading pet retailer has initiated the process of becoming a publicly traded company.

John Dykstra joins the company as director of service operations for the company’s North and South American and the Asia-Pacific regions, managing its SupportPro services.

Ray Musson will manage sales for the company’s Central and Central South US regions.

Pet Sustainability Coalition hosted its fourth annual conference last week, Impact Unleashed 2020, bringing together pet industry professionals from across the industry to tackle issues of environmental sustainability and social equity.

A majority of pet owners are willing to pay more for sustainable pet food and treat packaging, meaning this topic is still a hot-button issue for manufacturers and packaging suppliers.

The company has added chamomile, baobab, glucosamine, chondroitin and other functional new ingredients to its CBD-infused dog supplement line.

Duravant has acquired Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions with plans to integrate its portfolio of high-speed packaging with its subsidiary, Mespack.

The company has expanded products offered under its youngest brand with plans to add freeze-dried cat food and treats in early 2021.

Ellie Kohler joins the pet food processing company as account specialist for the Pacific Northwest, and Nick Hoppert has been appointed digital merchandiser.