It will service the company’s Hinds-Bock and Inline Filling Systems brands.

The ingredient company has taken on two young apprentices and three Ph.D. interns to gain experience with its R&D team.

Pezzali currently works at Iowa State University, where she specializes in companion animal nutrition and pet food processing.

J. Randy Davis was inducted into the Liquid Feed Hall of Fame, and Wes Klett was named Member of the Year.

The new Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda seeks to help foster product development.

The 670,000-square-foot facility is part of the pet retailer’s supply chain transformation project.

The brand has partnered with three major retailers to bolster its brick-and-mortar and online presence.

The company recently participated in Otto’s $43 million funding round.

She succeeds Cam Findlay as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Niels Malling Laursen will support the company in its era of explosive growth.