New name, same standards for WellPet in 2022 12.22.2021 By Jordan Tyler The company will change its name to Wellness Pet Company early next year to support the next generation of pet owners.Read More
Swanson Family acquires D&D Ingredient Distributors 12.21.2021 By Jordan Tyler The two companies have combined to improve ingredient services to the pet food and feed industries.Read More
Supply chain setbacks stifle full-year sales growth for Freshpet 12.21.2021 By Jordan Tyler Price increases for the company’s products will take affect at the end of this year to mitigate inflated costs. Read More
Voff Premium Pet Food acquires sixth brand 12.17.2021 By Jordan Tyler The Sweden-based company has purchased natural pet supplement producer AniForte. Read More
PetPlate secures $19 million in latest funding round 12.17.2021 By Jordan Tyler Key investors include Pendulum and 301 INC, the venture capital enterprise of General Mills.Read More
Human-grade raw dog food startup raises $9 million 12.10.2021 By Jordan Tyler Funding from several private equity firms will help the DTC brand accelerate product development.Read More
Private equity invests in Carnivore Meat Company 12.10.2021 By Jordan Tyler Arbor Investments will provide resources and capital to accelerate capacity and sales growth.Read More
Diamond Pet Foods investing $233 million in kibble production 12.09.2021 By Jordan Tyler The company will build a new facility in Indiana, on top of its recent acquisition of a former J.M. Smucker Co. plant in Kansas.Read More
Fertilizer supply shortages, price hikes driving up crop costs 12.08.2021 By Ron Sterk Several factors have combined to limit supplies and inflate prices of key fertilizers nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.Read More
Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires UK-based producer of Barking Heads, Meowing Heads 12.06.2021 By Jordan Tyler The acquisition of Pet Food UK is expected to help Inspired Pet Nutrition expand scale and international distribution.Read More