Consumer demands for humanization, convenience and portion control are steering some products toward single-serve and sample-sized packaging.

The brand has partnered with Choice Pet Products to distribute its freeze-dried, limited-ingredient dog treats.

A recent study by Banfield Pet Hospital shows pet owners are more attuned to their pets’ health and may become more involved in their overall wellness even after quarantine ends.

Several groups are in place to provide advocacy, educational and networking opportunities for pet food manufacturers and other industry players.

Pet Food Experts has teamed up with Earth Animal, West Paw and Open Farms to provide free products to new dog owners through participating independent pet stores.

The pet food manufacturer has partnered with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement to provide financial support to struggling animal shelters in the United States.

Aimee Gilbreath will oversee the pet retail giant’s charitable foundation.

The pet nutrition companies rolled out a digital app featuring health and wellness resources, including information on COVID-19 and pets.

V-planet has partnered with P. Unithai Co., LTD to distribute its plant-based dog diets online through Taily Buddy.

Addressing the rift between humanization and sustainability and how pet food and treat processors can strike a healthy balance between the two trends.