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Boehringer Ingelheim expands research and development facility

With a capital investment of US$66.1 million and 63 new jobs created, this expansion includes the addition of 63,000 square feet of administrative space and more than 28,000 square feet of laboratory space in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Anchor Ingredients opens Indiana processing facility

The $40 million transload and ingredient processing facility in Richmond aims to serve as a key distribution hub for top pet food brands.

The Richmond facility was completed within 12 months and commissioned on schedule.

AFB International opens Asia Pacific regional hub

Based in Thailand, the new facility will bring together corporate, offices, manufacturing, R&D and quality teams under one roof.

AFB Thailand is the company's first regional headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Asia Pacific region.

Market Trends and Reports

Pure Treats acquiring Bar W Foods, Eighteen Below pet foods

By integrating 18 Below’s expertise, PureBites may expand its product line and capacity, meeting the growing demand of pet owners who are looking for raw freeze-dried pet treats, food and toppers.

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Pet Food Press Releases

PFI announces new board

Scott Salmon selected as chair.

Live and dead bacteria similarly benefited dog health

In a study using the bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis, both the living and dead forms of the bacteria had beneficial effects on dogs’ health.

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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Pet population increases, pet spending declines

Results from 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic survey showed the percentage of U.S. households that own dogs and cats have increased steadily.

According to the AVMA survey, dog owners spent less overall on their pets this year compared to 2023 while cat owners spent slightly more than they did in 2023.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum fosters growth and expansion

The Interzoo Pavilion is designed to support companies from the pet industry in initiating or expanding internationalization projects.

The renewed cooperation of two major events, Interzoo and Petfood Forum, enables businesses in the pet food industry to connect with key decision-makers across the entire supply chain.

Sarah Hyland honored by Purina for domestic abuse advocacy

The inaugural Variety Courage Award highlighted Hyland's involvement with the Purple Leash Project, which helps domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly.

Sarah Hyland, recipient of the first-ever Variety Courage Award presented by Purina, takes in “Courageous Together” by Kristen Visbal, which was commissioned as part of the Purple Leash Project, an initiative led by Purina and the nonprofit RedRover, that aims to help more domestic violence shelters become pet friendly.

Wellness Pet names Sanjay Singh CFO

Singh brings nearly 30 years of retail and consumer finance experience to Wellness Pet.

Sanjay Singh, CFO

Pet Food Market

Modern Plant Based Foods expands into pet food market with acquisition

The company has acquired AnimalKind, which specializes in plant-based dog treats.

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Pet Food Press Releases

HABRI announces funding

Money will be used for examining the impact of different human-equine interactions in autistic youth.

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