Simmons Pet Food continues expansion in Kansas, Iowa 07.18.2022 By Kimberlie Clyma The wet pet food manufacturer is adding canning capacity and a distribution center as part of its multi-year capital investment plan.Read More
Challenges continue to keep pet food manufacturers on their toes 07.05.2022 By Louise Calderwood AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.Read More
General Mills details historic supply chain disruptions 06.08.2022 By Josh Sosland and Nicole Kerwin According to the company, the disruptions are 10 times worse than ever.Read More
Solutions for streamlining communication on the production floor 04.27.2022 By Jordan Tyler PlantTours' in-plant communication systems are designed to facilitate clear communication with ease.Read More
Supply chain disruptions for The J.M. Smucker Company primarily impact pet food 03.04.2022 By Jordan Tyler Net sales for the pet segment suffered from higher costs, supply chain challenges and recent divestitures.Read More
Freshpet strategizing for ‘significant growth potential’ 03.02.2022 By Jordan Tyler Despite reporting significant net losses in 2021, the fresh pet food company is looking ahead with calculated optimism. Read More
The Honest Kitchen shares supply chain struggles 02.28.2022 By Jordan Tyler The human-grade pet food company joins a growing list of brands impacted by supply chain disruptions across the industry.Read More
Carnivore Meat Company to expand freeze-drying capacity with new facility 01.13.2022 By Jordan Tyler The company has acquired a 24,000-square-foot facility in Green Bay to house 12 new freeze-dryers.Read More
Pet food processors cope with labor shortages amid growing product demand 12.07.2021 By Jordan Tyler How some companies are adapting their hiring strategies to keep operations running smoothly.Read More