Pet Food News

ProAmpac partners with university to develop fiber-based packaging

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

Pet food automation delivers quality gains and labor cost savings

During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Caleb Townsend with APEC noted that automated systems help manufacturers improve consistency while addressing workforce challenges and regulatory compliance needs.

Pet food manufacturers are implementing automation across multiple production stages, with particularly significant impact in batching, blending, and mixing operations.

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.

Bipartisan bill aims to protect agriculture against cyber threats

The bipartisan Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act, introduced by Reps. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Don Davis (D-North Carolina), aims safeguard the agricultural economy from cyber threats by harnessing the expertise of land-grant universities.

ADM opens R&D center dedicated to animal health and wellness

Innovation hub will focus on advanced microbiome research for farm and companion animals.

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.

Wellness Pet Company names chief supply chain officer

Wellness Pet Company

Jim Scott brings 35 years of experience in food operations and logistics to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy.

Jim Scott joins Wellness Pet Company as its chief supply chain officer.

Pet Food Ingredients

Enifer, FS partner to produce PEKILO mycoproteins in Brazil

Fermentation project will convert corn ethanol side streams into sustainable protein ingredients for pet food and aquafeed.

The project marks the first PEKILO production outside Europe and the first use of corn ethanol side streams as feedstock.

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