Purina has selected the five winning pet industry startups for its 2021 cohort, each receiving $10,000 in funding and industry support.

The global CPG company will invest in regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredient sourcing, reforestation, and several other initiatives to offset its carbon footprint.

The latest in the company’s streak of capital investments in pet food manufacturing capabilities across the United States.

Bernard Meunier, current head of Purina PetCare EMENA, will succeed Patrice Bula as head of strategic business units, marketing and sales for Nestlé, effective March 1.

Insect protein, fava beans and millet are a few alternative sources being used in Purina’s new Beyond Nature’s Protein diets for dogs and cats.

Nina Leigh Krueger succeeds Joseph Sivewright as chief executive officer and president of Purina PetCare in the Americas.

The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is the second new US facility announced by Purina in 2020 and one of several recent capital investments made by Nestlé to bolster pet food operations.

E-commerce is growing rapidly while out-of-home sales are down for the company so far in 2020.

The nonprofit organization recognized the pet food manufacturing company’s environmental stewardship through its Corporate Conservation Achievement Award.

The company partnered with Amcor to develop a 100% recyclable wet pet food pouch to withstand heating and sanitizing during processing and offer a sustainable option for pet owners.