Pet Food News

Simmons Pet Food announces executive leadership changes

Scott Salmon moves to chief commercial officer as Jacob Rogers becomes president of Simmons Pet Food.

Jacob Rogers has been named president of Simmons Pet Food.

2026 Pet Innovation Awards recognizes top pet innovators

The eighth annual program recognized companies and products across nutrition, health, treats, grooming and services.

Pet Independent Innovation Awards

Latin America/Carribean

Infographic: Brazil dominates South America’s top 10 pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Companies headquartered in Brazil accounted for the five highest positions, while the regional manufacturing map closely followed South America’s agricultural, industrial and consumer centers.

It's a pet food world after all.

Infographic: Europe’s 10 largest pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Europe’s largest pet food companies’ headquarters remain geographically concentrated but operations are increasingly pan-European.

It's a pet food world after all.

Market Trends and Reports

Expert perspective: anabiomics as a new direction in animal gut health

Research in the pet space continues to bring innovations in functional food ingredients.

Anabiotics Biotics August 2026

Charlee Bear Necessities cat shakers win Pet Innovation Award

Gott Pet Products' Charlee Bear Necessities Functional Cat Shakers won "Cat Food Freeze Dried Product of the Year" in the 2026 Pet Innovation Awards.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Farmer's Dog acquires Woof to expand into enrichment

The human-grade dog food company will add Woof's refillable enrichment devices to its portfolio as part of its broader push into canine wellness.

The Farmers Dog Acquires Woof

"I and love and you" names Dan Waters CEO

Waters, who previously led Hu and Enjoy Life Foods, will guide the pet food company's continued growth after it surpassed $100 million in annual retail sales.

Dan Waters, CEO, 'I and love and you'

Freshpet, palatability, efficacy: Petfood Industry News Quiz July 31 - Aug. 6

Test your knowledge of Freshpet’s updated financial outlook, the need for pet-specific clinical evidence, biological differences in canine and feline taste, the potential of alternative proteins and evolving nutritional strategies for senior dogs.

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Elanco raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter results

Elanco Animal Health Inc. reported second-quarter revenue of $1.37 billion on August 5, a 10% increase from a year earlier, and raised its full-year financial guidance for the second time this year.

Company Growth Profits

Business Strategy

Purina named first public NIQ ConnectAI client

Purina is among the first companies working with NIQ's forward-deployed engineers to integrate consumer intelligence into enterprise AI workflows.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Efficacy becomes new currency for pet food

Radicle Science's chief commercial officer says AI-savvy consumers are demanding pet-specific proof that products actually work.

Black Cat Being Scanned Ai Chat Gpt

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