Pet treat co-man receives investment (Jan. 24)
Cosmo’s Superior Foods, a turnkey private label co-manufacturer of ultra-premium pet treats, has received backing from private equity firm Skyline Global Partners.

The most-read pet food stories of 2023 (Jan. 2)
These most-read articles cover the gamut of industry growth, trends to watch, strategic business developments, upcoming label regulations, opportunities abroad and much more.

AAFCO greenlights mealworm ingredient for use in US dog food (Jan. 26)
According to Ÿnsect, the authorization marks the first mealworm-based ingredient approved for use in pet food in the United States.

United Petfood expands dry capabilities through new

With more pets than people in Australia, the country’s multi-billion-dollar pet food market presents an attractive opportunity, with rural businesses leading the charge.

While the market is dominated by multinational companies, smaller players with a focus on sustainability have launched products like dog treats made from insects, and meat from culled feral camels.

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DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus, a pet retail franchise that on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.

Whether it’s restocking food for their companion animals or indulging their pet with a new treat, pet parents can now enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery on DoorDash, said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus.

“Innovation continues to be a top priority for our brand as we assess how else we can meet the needs of our neighbors,” said Rowland. “This new partnership with DoorDash provides another option for our neighbors to get what they need

In recent years, the pet food industry has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. Pet owners are increasingly seeking out products that align with their own health-conscious and environmentally aware dietary habits and lifestyle choices.

As the demand for natural and organic ingredients, sustainable practices and personalized nutrition continues to surge, it is evident that pet owners are more invested than ever in ensuring long-term health and wellbeing for their pets.

There’s a new effort underway to support struggling military veterans in Calgary and their four-legged friends.

MOMMS Premium Pet Foods is holding a pre-Remembrance Day pet food drive at its store in the Lake Bonavista neighborhood in southeast Calgary.

The store is turning over the donations it collects to the Veterans Association Food Bank (VAFB), which provides food to both veterans and their pets.

“I’ve got a lot of family in the armed forces,” MOMMS owner Chris Malmberg said. “A lot of these veterans, with times being so tough, are having challenges

Hill’s Pet Nutrition made up 22% of parent company Colgate-Palmolive’s sales in the second quarter of 2023. The United States and European pet food markets led Hill’s organic sales growth, this was partially offset by organic sales declines in Australia. Continuing a trend from previous period, Hill’s Pet Nutrition sales increased in the second quarter while profitability decreased in comparison to 2022.

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Dozens of pet owners have posted reports on social media about their dogs and cats falling sick after eating a Purina Pro Plan pet food.

As of January 4, 2024, the public Facebook group, Saving Pets One Pet @ A Timehas received 197 anecdotal reports of sick animals, including 151 dogs and 46 cats.

Fifty-one (51) animals have died.

What pet owners are reporting

The following is a small sampling of stories that have been posted on Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time over the last month.

I have 5 sick dogs on Purina pro plan. Severe diarrhea