Updated: Pet food associations provide industry updates during pandemic 04.03.2020 By Jordan Tyler Pet Food Institute, the Pet Food Association of Canada and the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association in the United Kingdom have published web resources to answer questions and reassure consumers.Read More
Tollden Farms becomes fifth raw pet food acquisition for Canadian company 03.30.2020 By Jordan Tyler Dane Creek Capital Corporation and United Raw Pet Foods Inc. have bought up a fleet of fresh and frozen raw pet food brands over the past three years.Read More
Canada signs new North American trade deal, USMCA made official 03.16.2020 By Holly Demaree-Saddler and Jordan Tyler Canada was the last of the three countries to ratify the trade agreement, which replaces NAFTA.Read More
Vital Essentials expands distribution to Western Canada 01.31.2020 By Pet Food Processing Staff The brand’s full line of pet food, treats and meal toppers will be marketed and distributed through Avafina Pet Products.Read More
PetGuard expands with new Canadian distribution partnerships 11.08.2019 By Pet Food Processing Staff The natural pet food company will now appear in independent pet stores across Canada.Read More
Mars’ diagnostic division expands in Canada through acquisition 10.28.2019 By Pet Food Processing Staff Antech Diagnostics has purchased Biovet, a Canadian biotech company, to grow its diagnostic capabilities and access throughout Canada.Read More
Vital Essentials beefs up Canadian distribution through partnership 09.30.2019 By Jordan Tyler Burgham Sales Ltd. will distribute the brand’s pet food and chew products to more than 1,200 independent pet retailers.Read More
Hemp producer to acquire Canadian pet supplement business 09.25.2019 By Pet Food Processing Staff Hemp Technology Inc. announced plans to purchase Pettanicals Pet Treats Inc.Read More
Canadian companies break ground on $45 million pet food facility 09.05.2019 By Erica Shaffer The firms expect the manufacturing plant, called Jupiter, to be operating by early 2021.Read More
Canadian company turns pests into protein for first dog diet 08.07.2019 By Jordan Tyler Wilder Harrier released its first dog food product with black soldier flies as its primary source of protein.Read More