The contest, “Uplift the Underdog: Cat Edition,” plays off the company’s previous efforts to encourage adoption of dogs and cats that are seen as less adoptable due to age, health or behavior.

The first phase of a trade deal between the US and China will include $32 billion in agricultural exports for US farmers and processors through 2021.

Vic Mason will succeed Jacinthe Moreau as president of the organization, and Chris Clevers will become the new chairman.

The company was invited to present at the 2020 ICR Conference in Orlando Jan. 13 to share its business model, impressive growth and future growth plan.

Constance Cullman, new president and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), sees the challenges the industry faces as opportunities to change for the better.

Increased vigilance, innovation, more reliable technologies and ever-improving QC measures help pet food processors offer a broad range of safer products.

United Petfood has purchased private label manufacturer Effeffe Petfood.

MiAlgae said it will apply the investment toward commercializing the sustainable ingredient for use in pet food and aquaculture applications.

In an effort to educate consumers and truly back his brand, Mitch Felderhoff of Muenster Milling Company will eat nothing but kibble and freeze-dried dog food and treats for a month.

The company said it plans to close two distribution centers and a few smaller storage warehouses in favor of opening a new distribution center in Carlisle.