A Valley Proteins facility in South Carolina, which produces meat byproducts for the pet food industry, sustained “significant damage” from the fire.

The facility will upcycle fish trimmings, transforming them into fishmeal and fish oil for use in pet food.

The European Union is seeking to use animal fats to create biofuel, potentially damaging the pet food industry’s supply chain.

The webinar addressed major concerns that must be explored before hemp can become an approved ingredient.

Kent Swisher, president and chief executive officer of NARA, testified on the sustainability benefits of rendering.

The Pet Food and Nutrition Webinar Series will span two weeks and cover pet food manufacturing, regulations, marketing, labeling and more.

MOA Foodtech and eniferBio, among four other pet care companies will receive funding and mentorship through Purina’s Unleashed Accelerator Program.

The supply of plant- and animal-based oil and fat ingredients for use in pet food is being threatened by government mandates.

These ingredients are not only sustainable, but also have significant health and nutritional benefits for pet food.

UK-based Assisi Pet Care has acquired Maced Sp. Z.o.o. with support from Crescent Capital Group and its venture capital owner, Harwood Private Equity.