J.M. Smucker Co. sells private label dry dog food business for $33 million 12.02.2021 By Jordan Tyler Diamond Pet Foods, Inc. will acquire the former Smucker’s business, along with a manufacturing facility in Kansas.Read More
Cat food, dog treats prop up Smucker’s pet sales 11.29.2021 By Jordan Tyler and Keith Nunes Supply chain challenges adversely affected segment profit in the second quarter.Read More
Natural Balance adds freeze-dried, shelf-stable fresh dog foods to the mix 08.19.2021 By Jordan Tyler The limited-ingredient pet nutrition veteran has expanded its product assortment with two brand-new dog food lines.Read More
Natural Balance adds food safety, quality assurance personnel 07.08.2021 By Jordan Tyler Billy Slaughter and Cliff Grimes have joined the pet food company to support its product safety and quality commitments.Read More
Updated: Natural Balance expands cat food recall to Canada 06.21.2021 By Jordan Tyler One lot of the company’s limited-ingredient pet food has been recalled in the United States and Canada after testing positive for Salmonella.Read More
Natural Balance expands solution-based dog food product line 03.31.2021 By Jennifer Semple The Targeted Nutrition portfolio offers two new products in addition to its existing formulas to address a range of dog health needs.Read More
New owners look to revitalize Natural Balance brand 02.25.2021 By Jordan Tyler Nexus Capital Management has appointed two veteran pet industry members to lead the charge.Read More
Smucker’s recounts pet portfolio strategy at CAGNY 2021 02.19.2021 By Jordan Tyler As the company’s leading product segment in terms of sales, The J.M. Smucker Company will continue momentum with a three-pronged approach.Read More
Updated: Smucker's closes sale of Natural Balance for $50 million 02.02.2021 By Jordan Tyler Nexus Capital Management has officially acquired the premium pet food brand after several consecutive quarters of underperformance under The J.M. Smucker Company ownership.Read More
Smucker’s sales fall in first quarter 08.28.2019 By Jordan Tyler The company’s pet food segment suffered the slightest losses in revenue and remains the largest product category in terms of net sales.Read More