The new plant in Delano, Minn. features two extrusion lines, six packaging lines, on-site warehousing and room for future capacity expansions.

The company will use Swissmill's byproducts as food for its Buffalo Beetles, which will then be processed into high-quality ingredients for food.

Choice Pet Products will add Benebone products to its distribution portfolio in Florida.

Growth is attributed to double-digit sales increases for dog and cat food, 25% sales growth for wet pet food and 40% growth for pet treats over the quarter.

The Honest Kitchen has partnered with the leading pet product retailer to expand availability of its human-grade pet nutrition products.

The premium pet food maker was purchased from another private equity group, Trinity Hunt Partners, for an undisclosed amount.

The organization has partnered with NOVA Chemicals Corp to test recycled pet food packaging and identify additional uses for repurposing those materials.

The premium pet treat company will invest $18 million to expand its manufacturing, research and development and food safety capabilities.

The two companies will leverage each other’s capabilities to develop new products and tools to help manufacturers and retailers succeed in a changing marketplace.