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Smalls raises $9 million in capital funding
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08.05.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Purdue develops antimicrobial surface treatment for food processing
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08.04.2020
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Vital Essentials hemp treats added to 30 Wisconsin grocery stores
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Business Operations
Nature Gnaws expanding HQ, hiring personnel
Business
08.03.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The natural dog chew company is sinking its teeth into growing demand by expanding its headquarters and warehouse in Florida.
People Suppliers
Microbiology director added to Great Plains leadership
People
08.01.2020
By Eric Schroeder
Mary L. Bandu, Ph.D., brings 17 years of industry experience to her new role as director of microbiology.
Operations Manufacturers
Nestlé invests $90 million to upgrade Australian pet food plant
Operations
08.01.2020
By Jordan Tyler
The company will upgrade production areas and install new equipment to increase production and export capacities.
Operations Trends
UK premix supplier achieves zero-waste goal
Operations
07.31.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Two Premier Nutrition facilities successfully diverted all waste to recycling, composting or upcycling streams.
Business Operations
Insect protein producer secures $1.6 million in funding
Business
07.31.2020
By Jordan Tyler
Protenga will further research and development, expand its team and continue working toward a more circular global protein supply with these new investments

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Supply Chain Food Safety
AIB International introduces certification to help processors be 'Pandemic Prepared'
Supply Chain
07.21.2020
The certification aims to help manufacturers be better prepared for a global health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rocky road still ahead for US economic recovery
Companies
07.20.2020
A report by CoBank's Knowledge Exchange shows the economy may decline again, despite recent gains.
Business Pet Food
Pet Fair SEA postponed to January 2021
Business
07.20.2020
Organizers of the South East Asian pet industry trade show will host a virtual buyer’s fair Oct. 14, 2020 to compensate for the postponed dates and COVID-19 complications.
Operations Associations and Agencies
FDA shares tentative plans to resume on-site inspections
Operations
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said domestic inspections may continue later this month, but still on a discretionary basis.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Food Safety
Pandemic-era sanitation protocols are likely here to stay
Coronavirus/COVID-19
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PSC calling for a diverse, inclusive pet industry
Companies
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Product Development

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Smucker’s shares cat product innovation strategies
Product Development
07.31.2020
Rob Ferguson, general manager of pet food and snacks for The J.M. Smucker Company, highlighted the company’s success in “reinvigorating” its cat food and treat portfolio.
Product Development Manufacturers
Lord Jameson is looking ahead to the holidays with new dog treats
Product Development
07.29.2020
The artisan dog treat brand is introducing four special edition dog treat formulations.
Product Development Trends
Primal Pet rethinks meal topper portfolio
Product Development
07.28.2020
The company has launched 12 raw, quick-thaw meal boosters as an improvement to its previous line of pet food enhancers.
Product Development Trends
How antioxidants keep products fresh and pets healthy
Product Development
07.28.2020
Whole fruits, vegetables and herbal extracts are all sources of antioxidants that can be used to preserve pet food quality and promote pet health.
Companies Sustainability
Aspire Food invests heavily in cricket processing with new facility
Companies
07.23.2020
The company has reserved 12 acres of land in London, Ontario, Canada for the new facility.

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