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Purina pledges $550 million for brand-new Ohio factory
Companies
10.27.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is the second new US facility announced by Purina in 2020 and one of several recent capital investments made by Nestlé to bolster pet food operations.

PetSmart splits from Chewy
Business
10.28.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Exploring alternative proteins and their place in pet food
Companies
10.27.2020
By Donna Berry
Pet Releaf posts 486% growth since 2017, appoints new CFO
Business
10.28.2020
By Jordan Tyler

Business Companies
Updated: Better Choice Company funding round reaches $21.7 million
Business
10.27.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The series F funding round was primarily insider-led with investments from management and board members totaling more than $11.3 million.
People Associations and Agencies
AFIA awards 3 feed industry experts during fall meeting
People
10.26.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Dr. Cassie Jones, Dr. Keith Behnke, and Dr. Bill Braman were all recognized with individual awards for their support of AFIA and the animal food manufacturing industry.
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K-State shares pet food, feed training schedule for 2021
Operations
10.26.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The university will host several educational programs for pet food and feed industry personnel.
Business Companies
Plug and Play holds inaugural startup program for ag tech, animal health
Business
10.26.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Bond Pet Foods and nine other early-stage companies were selected to participate in the inaugural program, hosted by Plug and Play out of its new innovation center in Topeka, Kan.
Trends Associations and Agencies
PSC webinar to discuss innovation’s ties to sustainability
Trends
10.23.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and feature Tim Schuster, founder and chief executive officer of Popup Think Tank.

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Exploring alternative proteins and their place in pet food
Companies
By Donna Berry
Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.
Business Trends
Petco launches new WholeHearted diets, rebrands as ‘the Health + Wellness Co.’
Business
By Jordan Tyler
The retailer launched two new dog food formulas shortly after announcing its rebranding, meant to highlight the company as a complete care provider for pet owners.
Manufacturers Pet Food
Unsafe aflatoxin levels effects 58 lots of Sunshine Mills pet food
Manufacturers
By Jordan Tyler
The company has expanded its recall in cooperation with the FDA and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

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Lightspeed offers retail solution for subscription sales
Sales Channels
10.23.2020
The company has rolled out a Lightspeed Subscriptions module to help local retailers collect recurring revenue from subscription-based sales.
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Key Technology’s new conveyor can reduce product damage, processing noise
Equipment
10.22.2020
The company’s Zephyr horizontal conveyor addresses key needs of modern food processors.
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Tiki Cats targets key health concerns in new wet cat foods
Trends
10.21.2020
The company has released a new line of functional cat foods to address digestive issues, support skin and coat health and control weight.
Business Companies
Prairie Dog Pet Products leadership shuffled following private equity acquisition
Business
10.20.2020
Kinderhook Industries has purchased the pet treat manufacturer and appointed three new leaders to drive growth.
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Grains take center-stage in new Canidae dog foods
Product Development
10.20.2020
The pet food and treat company has introduced two new dry dog food lines, incorporating animal protein and wholesome grains into each formula.

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Product Development
10.19.2020
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Product Development
10.16.2020
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Slideshow: Limited-edition pet food, treats for fall
Product Development
10.15.2020
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CanBiocin admitted to NASC Preferred Supplier Program
Product Development
The company’s species-specific probiotic ingredients were vetted by the National Animal Supplement Council for quality and safety.
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GEA Group cuts ribbon at pet food innovation center
Equipment
The new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center will house the latest process technologies, testing capabilities and educational workshops to share R&D skills and knowledge with pet food and treat processors.

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