The firms expect the manufacturing plant, called Jupiter, to be operating by early 2021.

The expansion includes offering "a more wholesome assortment of pet foods," as well as launching an online pet pharmacy.

Traceability, digital technologies and evolving food business models are among the areas the US Food and Drug Administration will address in its "Blueprint for a New Era of Smarter Food Safety."

The US Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance to help manufacturers prepare, plan and execute recalls without delays.

The supplier reported an 8% increase in the company’s adjusted operating earnings for the third quarter ended Feb. 28, 2019.

These protocols address how companies should inform the public of recalls and food safety issues in human and pet food.

Co-founder and CEO Ruth Stedman believes the cooking method is a big differentiator in specialty pet food segment.

New guidelines announced in response to some cases where companies refused to voluntarily recall unsafe products.

Agency believes taking action can improve the efficiency of recalls.

FDA and CDC said cross-contamination presents a risk to pets and people.