Pet Food Institute elects new officers

The Pet Food Institute elected new officers, including Dan Rajczak, senior vice president of pet care at Procter and Gamble, as chairman of PFI. Rajczak previously served as vice chairman of PFI and succeeds Bob Kelly, president of Bil-Jac Foods.

September 28, 2011

The Pet Food Institute elected new officers, including Dan Rajczak, senior vice president of pet care at Procter and Gamble, as chairman of PFI.

Rajczak previously served as vice chairman of PFI and succeeds Bob Kelly, president of Bil-Jac Foods. Other officers include Mike Wright, president and CEO of Pro-Pet, as vice chairman; Bud Wright, president and CEO of Texas Farm Products, as treasurer; and Bill Behnken, president and CEO of American Nutrition, as secretary. All officers were elected to serve a one-year term.

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Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands

The Hamlet Protein team received an award for its contribution to the technological advancement of the Chinese companion animal industry at the CAFIC 2025 in Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Hamlet Protein receives tech award at Chinese companion animal conference

Market Trends and Reports

Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands

With ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers may continue shifting towards private-label pet food brands.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Hamlet Protein receives tech award at Chinese companion animal conference

Soy protein ingredient manufacturer recognized for advancing companion animal nutrition industry at CAFIC 2025

The Hamlet Protein team received an award for its contribution to the technological advancement of the Chinese companion animal industry at the CAFIC 2025 in Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Corbion enters China with algae omega-3, names new executives

Corbion has secured regulatory approvals to sell its algae-derived omega-3 DHA products in China while announcing leadership changes to strengthen its supply chain and commercial operations.

Archway acquires vegan treat manufacturer Bright Planet Pet

Bright Planet Pet’s product line will continue under its existing brand name.

Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires French pet food processor Sopral

Inspired Pet Nutrition expands European operations with acquisition of French-based dry pet food producer.

Sopral is a premium-branded pet food platform serving the European market, with manufacturing operations based in France.

Midwestern Pet Foods provides 12,000 pet meals for Texas flood relief

Midwestern Pet Foods

Premium pet food manufacturer partnered with distributor Phillips Pet Food & Supplies to deliver emergency pet food supplies to impacted communities.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Kelly & Co.'s wins World Branding Award for freeze-dried pet treats

The freeze-dried pet nutrition manufacturer secured recognition at the World Branding Awards – Animalis Edition 2025-2026.

Hill's Pet Nutrition names Hsu president

Hill's promotes Yvonne Hsu, former U.S. division leader, to global president role as former president moves to Colgate-Palmolive growth position.

Yvonne Hsu has been promoted to Hill's Pet Nutrition president effective July 1.

Pet food fillers: Mythical marketing monsters or real pet threat?

Bridging the gap between science and marketing may be difficult. However, helping pet owners bust the filler myth and understand the nutritional value of each ingredient could lead to more informed choices and a broader appreciation for the complexity behind pet food.

I can’t call this article a “mythbuster.' That’s a copyrighted term. However, as a journalist, I can legally refer to the Discovery program, and as a U.S. citizen, I can make parody images of its hosts. Thank you, First Amendment!

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EPISODE 89: How does working in human food versus pet treats compare?

Zora Tabin shares her journey from founding Wild Zora human food products to launching Zora's Best Friendz pet treats, revealing the unexpected challenges and key differences between serving human and pet customers.

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Global Commerce

Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025

The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.

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Global Commerce

How cats stole Indonesia's pet food market

Cats are the dominant pet in Indonesia, leading to success for the country’s cat food segment.

Indonesia has long since gone to the cats, with the balance tipping in their favor both in tonnage and in dollars when it comes to the pet food market.

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