Pet Food Press Releases: Page 21

J.M. Smucker promotes John Brase to president and COO

Brase will continue overseeing pet food and other retail segments while expanding his leadership role in external and strategic initiatives.

Brand Insights

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Zinpro®

What if essential nutrients already required in pet diets could become your brand’s key differentiator? See how to get a competitive edge with pet-proven performance minerals.

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Purina Europe head Jeff Hamilton named Nestlé CEO for Americas Zone

Nestle Purina PetCare

Jeff Hamilton, currently leading Purina PetCare Zone Europe, will succeed Steve Presley as CEO of Nestlé Zone Americas effective July 1, 2025.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Wellness Pet launches activity challenge highlighting pet health and wellbeing

Wellness Pet Company

The “Wellness Pet Minutes That Matter Challenge” encourages pet parents to log active time with their dogs in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Wellness Pet Mental Health Awareness Month

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Insect protein recognized in global platform measuring emissions reduction

Innovafeed’s insect-based ingredients are featured in the Avoided Emissions Platform.

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SAFE Act aims to protect ag exports during animal disease outbreaks

Legislation would codify USDA’s role in regionalization agreements and improve export transparency.

The SAFE Act would formally codify the U.S. Department of Agriculture's role in negotiating 'regionalization agreements' with trading partners.

Native Pet supplements expand into natural grocery stores

Native Pet increases its retail footprint with nationwide rollout in all 522 Whole Foods locations, reflecting growing demand for high-quality pet wellness products.

Native Pet At Whole Foods Market And Sprouts Farmers Market Nationally

Simmons Pet Food names senior vice president of operations

Brian Burke replaces Derek Baucom, who will assume the role of president for Simmons Animal Nutrition.

Brian Burke, senior vice presdient of operations

Symrise reports solid Q1 2025 growth

Symrise Pet Food

Pet food ingredient supplier Symrise posts 4.2% organic growth in Q1, driven by strong demand in food and beverage segments and moderate gains in pet food.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability

In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.

According to MicroHarvest, more than twice as many cats (68%) picked MPX protein versus the control food (32%).

Raw Cat and Dog Food

Stella & Chewy’s pet food now available through Meijer

The expansion brings Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried raw and natural pet food products to a broader customer base through Meijer’s retail and online platforms.

Starting this April, a selection of Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried raw dog and cat food, treats and wet cat food products will be available at Meijer stores and online.

Petfood Forum News

PSC expands role at Petfood Forum 2025 with new education, networking events

The Pet Sustainability Coalition co-developed pre-conference education and will host networking events at Petfood Forum 2025 to support sustainability efforts across the pet food industry.

Bühler Group names next CEO and chairman in 2026 succession plan

The company announces leadership transitions set for 2026, reinforcing its long-term continuity strategy as a family-owned business.

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