Central Pet Distribution will offer PetGuard products to independent pet retailers in the US, and Jim Gallagher will manage sales in the Northeast territory

Packaged Facts predicts online pet product purchases will account for 26% of the entire pet product market in 2023.

Lyka, an emerging brand of gently processed, human-grade, direct-to-consumer dog foods, will use the funding to accelerate growth, expand processing capabilities and add to its core staff.

Its automatic Micro and Tote Batching Systems can be custom-fit with a number of other auxiliary batching equipment.

The new line, Inception, is designed to offer premium nutrition with a meat-first philosophy at a reasonable price for pet owners.

Good Boy Studios’ Pet Parade mobile app is able to demographically target pet owners to engage them with premium pet industry brands.

The fresh dog food company, JustFoodForDogs, will use the funding to expand into new key markets and invest in product research.

Pet food processors seek more versatility in packaging options as they diversify products to stay competitive.

The Pet Supplies and Products Independent Innovation Awards program selected 78 companies across the pet product industry to recognize brand growth and cutting-edge product development.

Registration for the event will open Dec. 9, 2019.