This year’s cohort includes seven young companies disrupting the pet industry with cutting-edge ideas about nutrition, convenience, dog training and end-of-life pet care.

After acquiring Halo in December, Better Choice plans to enter a joint venture with cbdMD to develop and launch Halo Hemp.

Medterra CBD has partnered with Bentley’s Pet Stuff to expand its distribution by 65 locations across the US.

The product, MYOS Canine Muscle Formula, is clinically proven to reduce muscle loss and aid in building muscle, according to MYOS RENS Technology, Inc.

A “green paper” released by Nielsen and Headset highlight hemp-CBD pet product market trends.

Pet Food Experts will distribute the brand’s entire portfolio to independent pet retailers in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the US.

Cristina Weekes will become president of Kadenwood’s pet product branch, which expects to release its first product in early 2020.

The raw pet food manufacturer will add life-stage formulas, raw bone chews and supplements to its dog food and treat portfolio.