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Pet Food Press Releases

Nature Gnaws launches Gnaw it Forward program to aid rescue shelters

Nature Gnaws, a popular Florida based dog chew brand with multiple lines of all-natural product, has announced its Gnaw It Forward program. Gnaw It Forward involves working directly with rescue shelters across the United States by donating a box full of Nature Gnaws products. As dogs wait for their forever homes, they can enjoy 100% natural bully sticks, jerky, pork, salmon, yak chews and more. The program also encourages dog lovers to nominate their favorite shelter to receive a Gnaw it Forward box.

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Freshpet breaks ground on expanded Kitchens campus

Freshpet, the leader in fresh, real food for pets, held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25 to begin the construction of its second Freshpet Kitchen, which is aimed to increase production of the company's signature fresh pet food. The new site will be located at 146 North Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017, which is a part of the campus on which Freshpet's current Kitchen resides.

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WHIMZEES expands Netherlands-based campus with new manufacturing facility

WHIMZEES, the maker of all-natural daily dental treats for dogs and part of the WellPet family of natural pet food and treat brands, announced June 24 the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Veendam, The Netherlands.

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Chewy scheduled to enter ProShares Pet Care ETF

ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced that Chewy, an online seller of pet supplies, was expected to be added to the ProShares Pet Care ETF (Cboe/Bats: PAWZ) on June 21.

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European pet food industry CEOs discuss future trends

At its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Prague in June, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held an inaugural meeting of its CEO Forum bringing together industry leaders to discuss and agree priorities with the aim of future proofing the industry. The session was moderated by Andreas Steinle of the German Future Institute.

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F.L. Emmert welcomes food safety and quality manager

The F.L. Emmert Company welcomes Food Safety & Quality Manager Tori Dowling to the growing operations team. Tori will oversee the food safety and quality programs at Emmert’s manufacturing facilities located in the historic brewery district of Cincinnati.

Pet Food Press Releases

Treatibles welcomes new national sales director

Treatibles, the pioneer in developing broad spectrum hemp oil products for pets, is proud to announce industry veteran Pamela Falcone Smith has joined its team as National Sales Director. Smith brings more than 20 years of pet, veterinary and consumer goods industry sales with a proven record of producing continual growth.

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Mars Petcare celebrates 40-year anniversary of Mattoon plant

Mars Petcare, the world's leading pet care company, is celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its Mattoon site – the company's first dry pet food manufacturing plant in the United States.

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Dutch king opens world's largest insect farm at Protix

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander officially opened the world's largest insect farm at Protix in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands on June 11. Protix produces insects for sustainable proteins by using plant waste from the environment as feed for insects. The proteins and other nutrients of insects are very nutritious and can be fed to animals, especially fish and chickens. In this way, non-sustainable sources, such as fishmeal and soy, can be replaced by a sustainable alternative.

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Bühler congratulates Protix opening largest insect protein facility

Protix opened the world’s largest insect protein facility with His Majesty the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, on June 11.

Pet Food Market

Microbiome studies open new areas for pet food nutrition

Research on dog and cat gut microbiomes promise new insights into nutritional needs and health, and opportunities for pet food product development.

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Study: Krill supplementation in dogs increases nutrient levels

With the pet industry continuously innovating, the search for new functional ingredients is on the rise. A new publication from Aker BioMarine unveils that the choline levels of Alaskan Huskies increased by 52 percent after receiving krill dietary supplement for six weeks.

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