Dennis Van Etten will lead growth in key US markets for the growing Canadian pet food company.

The brand’s full line of pet food, treats and meal toppers will be marketed and distributed through Avafina Pet Products.

D&D ingredient Distributors, Inc. included automated micro-portioning technology to provide specialized premixes for pet food and feed products.

The organization awarded Dr. Kate Shoveller and Dr. Gail Kuhlman for their dedication to the pet food industry during the 2020 Pet Food Conference.

It’s the company’s first facility to achieve the food safety certification.

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

Michael Crawford will help drive data-driven initiatives for the technology company’s social media app, Pet Parade, as its new strategic advisor.

Ben Wright was promoted to president of the family-owned business, succeeding his father, Bud Wright, who will remain chairman and CEO.

Michel Picandet will be in charge of the company’s three global brands, including Compac and BBC Technologies.

NexPet and Grandma Mae’s Country Naturals have partnered with Directworks-Moblico to provide geo-targeting capabilities for brick-and-mortar stores.