Leading associations issued an open letter, signed by several pet retail executives, urging government officials to keep pet retail open for business.

The association appointed three new officers, 22 new board members and taps 13 people for its executive committee.

Tim Lonc joined the company as general manager of the region.

The company has partnered with KVP International and United Natural Foods Inc. to add its products to in-store and online shelves.

The European agency has updated its guidelines on marketing and recommending pet food products targeting specific health issues.

Stand-up pouches, flexible packaging and cartons offering sustainability and convenience features are giving processors and consumers additional options to the traditional canned format.

Canada was the last of the three countries to ratify the trade agreement, which replaces NAFTA.

Protix will use this new investment to expand its production capabilities in The Netherlands and internationally.

A joint study by Pet Food Institute, the North American Renderers Association and the Institute for Feed Education and Research shows pet food is stimulating the US agricultural economy.

The company, CBD Living, launched a comprehensive line of pet products formulated with broad-spectrum CBD.