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The Pets Table expands air-dried dog food with Walmart partnership

Pet food brand adds first in-store retail distribution across 201 U.S. locations and Walmart.com.

The Pets Table’s air-dried recipes will now be available both in-store across 201 U.S. locations and on Walmart.com.

PFX announces leadership changes following acquisition

Following the acquisition of Animal Supply Company in February, the company names executive transitions to position the company for long-term growth and integration.

Top row (left to right): Michael Baker, Jim Martin, Paul McCarron. Bottom row (left to right): Tim Batterson, Phylicia Proulx, Brian Wyrostek.

Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA

Pet food associations commend the confirmation, pledge to work with the new commissioner.

A former Johns Hopkins surgeon, Makary has been viewed as a moderate pick and will report to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Further Foods secures cultivated meat supply for Noochies! pet treats

The company said the move advances commercialization efforts while it expands into Asia.

Noochies! products are designed to provide high-protein, nutrient-rich pet food options made with cultivated meat.

J.M. Smucker to invest $52M to upgrade Milk-Bones production facility

Facility in Buffalo will be upgraded to meet growing demand for Milk-Bone's Soft ’N Chewy treats.

J.M. Smucker Co. is planning to invest $52.6 million in upgrading its Buffalo, New York, production plant.

Market Trends and Reports

US pet food sales hit US$65.8 billion in 2024, up 2.1%

After the disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent supply chain difficulties, U.S. pet food companies didn’t have major external forces disrupting their businesses in 2024.

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Alltech earns Pet Sustainability Coalition reaccreditation

AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference draws over 600 feed industry professionals.

Annual event in Orlando features educational sessions, networking opportunities and business meetings.

Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft gains EU approval to sell cell-cultured pet food ingredients

According to the company, third-party validation confirms cell-cultured pet food ingredients are pathogen-free and non-GMO.

BioCraft has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.

Natural Balance and Canidae unveil over 100 products at Global Pet Expo

New formulas focus on whole-body health, targeted nutrition and multi-dog household solutions

Natural Balance is launching two new dog food lines at GPE 2025.

Kradle expands retail presence with Tractor Supply

CBD pet wellness products now available in over 1,400 stores nationwide.

This partnership makes the CBD wellness solutions from Kradle more accessible to pet parents across the country.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition announces veterinary leadership changes in US and EMEA

Dr. Karen Shenoy to lead veterinary affairs in EMEA as Dr. Hein Meyer retires; Dr. Chelsie Estey appointed US chief veterinary officer.

Dr. Karen Shenoy (left) will transition into the role of vice president and chief veterinarian for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while Dr. Chelsie Estey (right) will succeed Shenoy as chief veterinary Officer for Hill’s US.

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