The ingredient, NexPro®, is derived from co-products of the ethanol production process and will compete with corn gluten meal, fishmeal, soy and corn protein concentrates as a new high-protein, plant-based ingredient for pet food and feed production.

The ingredient supplier purchased Dakota Dry Bean, Inc.'s barley business and related production assets for an undisclosed amount.

The Arkansas-based pet food co-manufacturer continues to invest in expanding its processing capabilities across the United States.

The company’s new Four-Star Nutritional Trout and Whitefish Recipe will launch in early November.

The global company purchased the pet care business for roughly $180 million.

The Institute for Feed Education and Research continues to work with other industry partners to study sustainability, feed ingredients, virus transmission, and support the industry as a whole.

Several conferences and gatherings have been pushed back or canceled altogether as coronavirus causes widespread community lockdowns.

The hemp-CBD pet product company was named in Denver Business Journal’s Fast 50 Growing Businesses for 2020, posting $10.5 million in sales in 2019 with room to grow.

The company’s new functional dog treats are formulated with functional ingredients and ancient grains to target four key health areas.

The pet industry retailers will part ways, according to BC Partners, the private equity owner of both.