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Farmina opens first U.S. pet food plant

Farmina Pet Foods

Italian manufacturer invests $115 million in Reidsville, North Carolina, facility to support North American growth.

Loris Rinaldi, CEO Farmina Pet Foods North America and Angelo Russo, CEO Farmina Pet Foods.

Carnivore Meat Company adds pet industry veteran to its leadership team

Carnivore Meat Company

Dan Horner will lead revenue growth and retail strategy for Carnivore Meat Company’s raw and freeze-dried pet food business.

Dan Horner has been named chief revenue officer for Carnivore Meat Company.

RAWZ promotes pet industry veteran to key North American sales role

Luis Raya will oversee strategic key account development in the U.S. and Canada for RAWZ Natural Pet Food.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Mars expands Better Cities for Pets program

New efforts with C40 Cities and Tripadvisor aim to create more pet-friendly, climate-resilient urban areas in cities including London, São Paulo, Los Angeles and Bangkok.

Together with C40 Cities, the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS program has the ambition to drive a global movement toward pet-friendly, climate-resilient cities designed for future generations.

ProAmpac highlights employee-led sustainability and safety efforts

The flexible packaging company honors global sites for workplace safety, environmental stewardship and community outreach during its annual environmental health and safety initiative.

Aligned with Earth Day and the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, EHS Week featured impactful local initiatives, from tree plantings to student outreach, all driven by a shared commitment to sustainability and care.

Pet Fair Asia 2025 to expand with focus on supply chain, small pet sector

The August event in Shanghai expects record international attendance and will highlight innovations in pet supply, small animals and smart manufacturing technologies.

Bissell Pet Foundation marks 1 million pets helped through national shelter programs

The foundation's spay/neuter, adoption, transport and crisis response programs have reached a milestone since its launch in 2011.

Cathy Bissell, Founder, Bissell Pet Foundation.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO and KSU seek experts to review new animal food ingredients

New SRIS program aims to accelerate scientific evaluations of feed ingredients for AAFCO approval.

The SRIS program will assemble independent scientific panels to evaluate animal food ingredients for safety under the GRAS framework.

Market Trends and Reports

Sales and profits drop for J.M. Smucker’s pet food in FY25

Dog snacks made up 54% of the FY25 sales. Cat food and snacks made up 44%.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum exhibitors showcase innovation, partnership focus in 2025

Major pet food industry suppliers highlighted technology integration, sustainability insights, and collaborative approach at annual trade show in Kansas City.

Coperion unified acquired brands Baker Perkins, Kemutec, K-Tron, Shick Esteve and Unifiller at Petfood Forum 2025.

Saga Nutrition adopts recyclable pet food packaging with Mondi

French pet food maker partners with Mondi to launch mono-material dry pet food bags aligned with circular economy goals.

Mondi's packaging features secure sealing for easy storage and handling, ensuring convenience for pet owners. Its durability also provides reliable protection during shipping and handling, making it practical and long-lasting, the company said.

Multivac USA graduates first class of technical apprentices

Six new field service professionals join Multivac’s team after completing a two-year training program focused on packaging and processing equipment.

Multivac said it is building a skilled technical workforce through its U.S. Apprenticeship Program.

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