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ADM opens first wet pet food facility in Mexico

The $39 million plant in Morelos marks ADM’s latest investment in Mexico’s pet food market, focusing on wet dog and cat food to meet rising consumer demand.

ADM’s new $39 million facility in Yecapixtla strengthens its local production strategy, aiming to meet half of Mexico’s wet pet food demand by the end of 2025.

Brand Insights

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Intralox

Master hygienic design, sanitation essentials, and environmental monitoring through CFS Institute’s expert-led, in-person and blended learning programs worldwide.

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Hagen Group highlights cat product expansion, new distribution partnership

At its first Global Pet Expo since partnering with Phillips Pet Supply, Hagen introduced over 100 new products and emphasized growth in the cat category.

Hagen Group introduced over 100 new products at Global Pet Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Pet Food Packaging

Evermore Pet Food cuts packaging waste with shift to label-only pouches

Evermore replaces box packaging with labeled pouches to reduce waste and manage costs amid rising prices.

Evermore Label Switch

RAWZ Natural Pet Food names vice president of sales

RAWZ Natural Pet Food

Pet industry veteran Doug Siegal joins RAWZ Natural Pet Food to lead sales strategy and support continued growth in independent pet retail.

Pet Food Ingredients

National Rendering Day returns April 21

The North American Renderers Association will mark the third annual National Rendering Day to underscore the role rendering plays in reducing food waste and supporting environmental sustainability.

National Rendering Day April 21

Something to Chew on

Developing and growing careers in pet food

As more women join the industry and rise to leadership levels, programs like Women in Petfood Leadership can help them, and everyone, grow their careers.

Women in Petfood Leadership is a program offering networking and learnings on career development and growth to everyone in the pet food industry.

Oh Norman! pet wellness products now available at Chewy

Supplements, treats, and grooming products are now available through Chewy, expanding the brand’s reach to more pet-owning households.

Manna Insect launches insect farm hub website

New online platform offers free and premium tools, training, and community resources.

New Insect Farming Website

AFIA honors pet food, feed industry members for decades of involvement

The American Feed Industry Association recognized companies for long-term membership and contributions to the animal food sector.

Heat and Control acquires Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers

The acquisitions strengthen Heat and Control’s equipment portfolio for global food manufacturing, including pet food production.

Tek-Dry Systems manufacturing facilities, United Kingdom.

Barentz increases capacity with new dryer

Installed at Rosemount, Minnesota, facility the new equipment will boost production efficiency and meet growing customer demand.

Happy Howl secures investment to expand shelf-stable, gently cooked dog food

Company will use new funding from Mars Companion Fund and other investors to grow e-commerce, retail partnerships and product development.

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