Several industry leaders discussed the importance of communicating sustainability in this sector during the International Rendering Symposium at IPPE Marketplace in January.

The free session will discuss transportation topics relevant to the pet food and rendering industries.

Carmen Wess has been elevated to the position of key account sales manager by the pet industry distributor.

Lou Noval has been named territory manager, responsible for growing the distributor’s sales in southern Florida.

Researchers at the University of Illinois concluded fresh, human-grade dog diets resulted in higher digestibility and less fecal matter.

The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued proposed changes for guaranteed analyses of carbohydrates in animal food, setting a deadline for commentary in early April.

Matthew Rubin joins the company as senior vice president and general manager of Petsense, its pet specialty retail subsidiary.

Blaine Phillips will retain his position as chairman of the company in addition to his new role as chief executive officer.

The digestive health brand has added frozen raw complete-and-balanced dog foods to its portfolio of probiotic products.

The CBD pet supplements brand has joined forces with representation groups in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States.