The world champion soccer player will support the Wisconsin pet food manufacturer through a year-long collaborative partnership.

The company has launched a new line of sporting dog diets, adjusting protein, fat and nutrient ratios to target four specific levels of activity duration and intensity.

Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery and Petdine will reduce greenhouse gas output at its facility in Illinois by 1,456 tons annually with the addition of the solar panels.

The companies teamed up to develop the new complete-and-balanced dog diets designed for active hunting dogs.

Lil’ Zesties Squares target allergies, environmental stress, as well as gastrointestinal and mobility issues in dogs.

The company partnered with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, to optimize a joint health supplement formula for dogs, protecting sensitive ingredients until they are activated during digestion.

A joint report by AFIA’s Institute for Feed Education and Research, Pet Food Institute and the North American Renderers Association shows pet food production boosts the economy and reduces agriculture’s environmental footprint.

US Department of Agriculture’s Office of Food Safety (OFS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a virtual meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, discussing its latest food safety outline, "Roadmap to Reducing Salmonella: Driving Change through Science-Based Policy."

The company spent five weeks camped out in the parking lot of its pet food manufacturing partner to upgrade the facility’s end-of-line capacities by up to 50%.

The market research firm has highlighted opportunities for cat product proliferation, ingredient and sourcing claims, private label brand growth and other opportune areas for the industry to grow.