Net sales were down for the company overall, as well as in premium dog food and pet treats, with the cat category maintaining steady growth.

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies will combine capabilities with Animal Supply Connect to expand footprint and streamline digital solutions.

The product, Pro Plan LiveClear, includes Fel d1 antibodies that inhibit the major cat allergen, therefore reducing its allergic effects on people.

The company said it will build a 600,000-sq.-ft. pet food facility in Ennis, Texas, completing the first 400,000 sq. ft. in 2022.

The solution, Antech SMDA, is a biomarking tool that will be used to detect early onset kidney diseases in cats and dogs.

Made from capelin and cod, the treats are wild-caught and single-ingredient.

Modern cold chain capabilities and a heightened consumer sentiment for fresher products has driven strong growth for brands in this category over the last year.

Parent company Colgate-Palmolive presented its pet segment’s growth strategy during CAGNY 2020.

The former general manager has been promoted and will now oversee the company’s operations and strategic growth.

Charlotte’s Web Holdings’ line of hemp oil-infused chews, balms and oils for dogs has been validated by two leading voices in the hemp industry.