Pet Food Press Releases

Stella & Chewy's names Jay Thompson as CEO

New CEO brings experience from Chobani, PepsiCo and Generous Brands to help guide strategic expansion.

Jay Thompson has been named the new CEO at Stella & Chewy’s.

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

GAPFA Technical Congress concludes with board elections, 2026 event announcement

Global pet food industry leaders gathered in Bangkok to address safety standards, sustainability and regulatory collaboration.

Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA)

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Polish biotech secures funding for autonomous insect protein plant for pet food

Proteine Resources plans to commercialize functional beef alternative using mushroom waste-fed insects within the premium pet food segment.

Konrad Włodarczyk (left) and Bartłomiej Roszkowski (right)

IQI names new managing director

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Arjan van Waes assumes leadership role effective July 1, succeeding Mark Oostendorp as the specialty ingredients company expands its service offerings.

Arjan van Waes will succeed Mark Oostendorp, who is leaving IQI.

Bühler hosts Scale-Up Day to connect food tech innovators, industry partners

Event brought together mature start-ups and global food system leaders to accelerate sustainable innovation and commercialization.

Thierry Duvanel, director of innovation at Bühler North America, addresses the crowd at Scale-Up Day on June 25 in Uzwil, Switzerland.

ProAmpac partners with university to develop fiber-based packaging

Collaboration with Western Michigan University supports curbside recyclable and compostable packaging innovations.

Barrett Petfood leaders named 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland winners

Tom Barrett and Sarah Barrett Reiner recognized for growth and innovation in premium pet food manufacturing.

Heat and Control acquires Fabcon Food Systems

Acquisition adds UK-based food equipment manufacturer to strengthen Heat and Control’s global footprint and product offering.

The Fabcon Food System team.

GA Pet Food hosts 238 businesses from 12 countries at annual event

The company held its annual partners event in Lancashire, England, on June 4-5, 2025.

The two-day event featured facility tours, technical presentations and international case studies focused on supporting independent pet specialty businesses.

Charlee Bear expands southern U.S. distribution

Partnerships with Nelson Wholesale and Five Star Rep Group aim to increase availability of Charlee Bear treats at independent pet and feed retailers across 11 states.

With Nelson Wholesale’s distribution network and Five Star Rep Group’s sales support, Charlee Bear products are now positioned to reach thousands of new retailers and customers.

Smart Cookie Barkery expands US distribution

New partnerships with Natural Animal Nutrition and West Plains Vet Supply extend brand’s reach to independent pet retailers across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Pet Food Ingredients

Pet food acidulants market projected to reach $2.1B by 2032

Industry data shows rising pet ownership and health consciousness fueling 6.1% annual growth in acidulant additives used for pH control and shelf life extension.

The growth of the global pet food acidulants market is attributed to increasing global pet ownership rates and heightened awareness of pet health and nutrition among consumers.

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