Modern cold chain capabilities and a heightened consumer sentiment for fresher products has driven strong growth for brands in this category over the last year.

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

Charlotte’s Web Holdings’ line of hemp oil-infused chews, balms and oils for dogs has been validated by two leading voices in the hemp industry.

Companies operating and exporting products to China expect to be impacted by the outbreak, although it is largely unclear how severe the impacts will be yet.

Processors are seeking a multitude of certifications and third-party audits to back up their brand claims and provide transparency.

Rep. Roger Marshall of Kansas’s first district and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) have launched an official Pet Caucus to advocate for commonsense, science-based and transparent legislation in the pet industry.

Veritas Farms has launched a variety of tinctures, topicals and edible chews for dogs under its new brand, Veritas Pets.

Pet specialty retailers will be able to create custom store websites through eTailPet, offer thousands of products and have them fulfilled directly through WholesalePet.com.

The startup also shuffled its leadership, with the former president moving to CEO and the former CEO moving to chief science officer.

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.