It is the first pet food company to join the alliance for environmentally friendly business practices.

The pet retail franchise will purchase several existing Pet Valu locations in the Northeast United States that would otherwise be shut down due to COVID-19 impacts.

The latest round of the American Pet Product Association’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey shows slight changes in purchasing behavior, financial and economic sentiments among pet owners in the United States.

The organization has been a primary funder of pet surrender prevention initiatives and provided accessible pet care services for underserved pet-owning communities since its founding in 2005.

The company is giving back this holiday season by supporting animal rescues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ian Butler joins the company to support innovation for its organic and functional pet supplement products.

Independent Pet Partners, an organization comprised of four independent US pet retailers, has partnered with Uber to offer same-day contactless delivery to pet owners.

L Catterton has sold Inspired Pet Nutrition and its two pet food and treat brands to CapVest for an undisclosed amount.

The dog-focused subscription-based toy, treat and food company serves more than 1 million customers per month.

The annual conference will be held Jan. 25-26 and registration is open to all pet professionals, unlike in previous years.