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Hagen Group names senior vice president of sales

Stephen Barth will lead U.S. sales strategy across all retail and e-commerce channels.

The Farmer’s Dog funds veterinary nutrition residency

Program aims to expand clinical nutrition training and research in pet food industry

The Farmer's Dog sponsorship is designed to fully fund the training of a select resident in clinical nutrition, preparing them for board certification through the ACVIM (Nutrition).

Ultimate Pet Nutrition expands retail presence with Pet Supplies Plus launch

Ultimate Pet Nutrition

The veterinarian-founded brand debuts Nutra Complete freeze-dried dog food and Nutra Thrive supplement across 650 locations nationwide.

Pet Food Market

Pet food prices hold steady while overall 'petflation' hits two-year high in May

Pet food costs remain stable with slight deflation in May 2025, even as veterinary and pet services drive overall pet industry inflation to 2.2% year-over-year.

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Farmina opens first U.S. pet food plant

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.

Pet Food Market

Chile: Latin America's premium pet food import leader

Chile's sophisticated pet food market demonstrates how strategic importation and consumer selectivity create regional leadership in the premium pet nutrition sector.

According to Triplethree International, Chile isn't just an importer of pet food — it curates what it allows in. This isn't passive consumption; it's strategic selection.

Carnivore Meat Company adds pet industry veteran to its leadership team

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.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: New Zealand pet ownership holds steady despite barriers

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi households continue to share their homes with companion animals, with cats maintaining their lead as the nation's most popular pet.

A new study shows New Zealand's relationship with its companion animals remains as strong as ever.

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.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok in October 2025

The one-day conference will be co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia on October 29, offering regional insights and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

Petfood Forum Asia has opened early registration for its 2025 conference.

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.

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