The company will relocate its global and US headquarters to Overland Park, Kan.

Jay Dahlgren has more than 30 years of experience in pet food manufacturing and supply chain.

The company has acquired China-based Wing Pet Food, further expanding into the industry.

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

The two companies will now operate as Whitebridge Pet Brands and will be owned by investment firm NXMH.

Kris Desmet has joined the company as its director of client services for its new SlateXpace manufacturing system.

David Brown will serve on Happy Howl’s leadership team as the startup works to achieve its business goals.

Victor Martinez Rodriguez will serve as PetDine’s new plant manager, overseeing its pet treat facility in Harvard, Ill.

Setting clear expectations and establishing clear lines of communication can help to foster synergistic co-manufacturing partnerships.

A $3.9 million grant will go toward the company’s planned investment in its North Sioux City facility.