Summit Partners and Goldman Sachs will also provide a significant amount of capital investment to support the distributor’s future growth.

The plant is one of only 55 workplaces in Arkansas to have earned this award from the state’s Department of Labor.

The Baked & Saucy line can be served dry or with added water to create a wet stew-style dog food.

The product has been added to more than 20 brick-and-mortar retail stores so far.

The formula is specifically aimed to reduce stress in cats.

Colgate-Palmolive, owner of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, presented key innovations at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference in Boca Raton, Florida.

The packaging company will expand in Ohio, Minnesota, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky and Virginia and plans 15 total plants to be in operation by the end of 2019.

Increased production and retail presence, marketing investments and new product innovation have driven unstoppable growth for the fresh dog food brand.

Plaintiffs from several states claim the company was negligent and are seeking damages for affected dog owners nationwide.

Pet segment innovations expected in the fourth quarter.