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Pet Food Institute supports expanded pet food export program

Pet Food Institute to support expanded Market Access Program for pet food exports

01.20.2021

Working with the US Department of Agriculture, Pet Food Institute will host educational events and consumer outreach campaigns to promote US pet food exports in 17 countries.

Lightspeed launches Supplier Network to benefit small to midsized retailers in select markets

New Lightspeed platform makes e-commerce more accessible for small pet store owners

01.14.2021

By Jordan Tyler

Small to midsize businesses in the pet industry can benefit from Lightspeed’s fully integrated new platform.

Dane Creek acquires Canadian raw pet food retailer

Canadian company adds pet specialty retailer to raw pet food portfolio

01.12.2021

By Jordan Tyler

Dane Creek Capital Corp. and its subsidiary United Raw Pet Foods have purchased Growlies Pet Foods Inc., marking their first independent pet retail acquisition.

Freeze-dried New Zealand pet foods to enter US market

01.08.2021

By Jordan Tyler

Pet Palette will exclusively distribute The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co.’s dog and cat foods in the United States starting this month.

PSC to host webinar on responsible, sustainable supply chains

Responsible supply chain practices featured in upcoming Pet Sustainability Coalition webinar

01.07.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The procurement manager at WellPet LLC will present from a pet food and treat perspective during the webinar.

Manna Pro acquires subscription-based dog chew box

01.05.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The acquisition of Bullymake will help Manna Pro expand its omnichannel and e-commerce offerings.

APPA finds slight changes in pet product purchasing behavior amid continued pandemic impacts

Pet purchases remain steady despite some owners’ financial concerns

12.28.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The latest round of the American Pet Product Association’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey shows slight changes in purchasing behavior, financial and economic sentiments among pet owners in the United States.

Independent retailers adding same-day delivery capabilities through Uber

4 independent pet retailers offering same-day delivery through Uber

12.23.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Independent Pet Partners, an organization comprised of four independent US pet retailers, has partnered with Uber to offer same-day contactless delivery to pet owners.