Recent developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the US have put the event on hold until later this year, according to Kinship.

The latest product innovations, trends and topics in the pet food and treat industry as seen on the Global Pet Expo show floor.

The company presented its new five-year growth plan and shared its fourth quarter and full-year earnings from 2019.

The direct-to-consumer, fresh pet food company plans to put the investment toward expanding its product offerings and implementing new marketing strategies to drive growth.

The Animal Health and Nutrition trade show was initially scheduled for March 24-26 in Bangkok, Thailand, but has been postponed

The American Pet Products Association released its latest pet spending data for 2019, with the pet food and treat category driving $36.9 billion of total sales.

The company is developing lab-grown meats, probiotics and nutritional yeast ingredients for pet food and treats to combat environmental, animal welfare and food safety impacts in the US market.

Net sales were down for the company overall, as well as in premium dog food and pet treats, with the cat category maintaining steady growth.

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies will combine capabilities with Animal Supply Connect to expand footprint and streamline digital solutions.

Parent company Colgate-Palmolive presented its pet segment’s growth strategy during CAGNY 2020.