Innovation centers, incubators and accelerator programs are helping pet food and treat companies create successful, durable brands.

BIOMIN, an affiliate of ERBER Group, aims to study animal nutrition, mycotoxin detoxification and gut performance, with support from the Institute of Animal Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

GA Pet Food Partners has named James and William Bracewell, as well as Lois Woods and John Hewitt, to leadership roles.

Green Plains and Novozymes will leverage each other’s distribution, processing and biological skillsets to create high-quality proteins for pet food and aquaculture.

The company reported positive gains in its pet segment despite flat overall net sales compared to year-ago earnings.

The firm, MarketPlace, has added a creative studio to its St. Louis headquarters and a satellite location on the west coast.

The pet specialty retail franchise signed 81 new store agreements across the US and started its first franchises in South Dakota and Nevada.

Colorado-based Bond Pet Foods hopes to release its first product, a fermented yeast protein dog bar, in early 2020.

Founded 46 years ago, the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition is rebranding to the Waltham Petcare Science Institute to reaffirm its commitment to pet health and nutrition science.

Four pet food, treat and supplement companies are among the Best in Show Showcase finalists.