Jordan Tyler

Jeff Alix joins Veramaris as head of global business development

Veramaris hires business development lead for pet food ingredients

09.29.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Jeff Alix will manage the joint venture’s pet food ingredient offerings, the first of which was launched in August.

Mettler Toledo rolls out C35 AdvancedLine checkweigher

METTLER TOLEDO introduces harsh environment checkweigher

09.29.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company’s C35 AdvancedLine Checkweigher offer precise finished product weighing to optimize ROI.

Eukanuba debuts Premiere Performance diets for sporting dogs

Eukanuba reimagines performance dog diets with new line

09.29.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company has launched a new line of sporting dog diets, adjusting protein, fat and nutrient ratios to target four specific levels of activity duration and intensity.

Feed industry associations push for continued WTO involvement

Feed, pet food organizations press trade officials to stay in WTO

09.29.2020

By Jordan Tyler and Ryan McCarthy

The American Feed Industry Association and National Grain and Feed Association are two of 61 trade groups urging Congress and US trade officials to remain in the global trade organization.

Solar array installed outside of Pedigree Ovens pet treat manufacturing facility

4-acre solar array tells pet treat co-manufacturer’s sustainability story

09.28.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery and Petdine will reduce greenhouse gas output at its facility in Illinois by 1,456 tons annually with the addition of the solar panels.

Animal Supply Company appoints new president, CEO

09.28.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Tim Batterson has been promoted from chief operating officer to president and chief executive officer of the major pet food and supply distributor.

Marco Azzaretti appointed global marketing director for Key Technology

Azzaretti rejoins Key Technology as marketing director

09.25.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Marco Azzaretti, who worked for Key Technology from 2012 to 2019, has rejoined the company as global director of marketing.

General Mills reports 9% growth overall, 6% growth for pet category

General Mills pet segment grows 6% despite fluctuating market factors

09.25.2020

By Jordan Tyler and Keith Nunes

The company released its first quarter fiscal 2021 earnings on Sept. 23, reporting overall net sales growth of 9%.

Cat Fages joins Carnivore Meat Company as regional account specialist

Carnivore Meat Company adds regional account specialist

09.24.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Cat Fages will manage sales and distribution of the company’s Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brands in the Mountain and lower Midwest regions of the United States.