Emmerson Packaging has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the tenth year in a row. Boasting a Platinum Club Membership, this prestigious award recognizes the efforts and overall business performance of Emmerson Packaging.

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) is proud to celebrate a decade of service to the animal food industry, conducting many high-priority research and education projects that protect the animal food industry’s license to operate and provide scientific-based information to decisionmakers and consumers so they can make informed policy and purchasing decisions.

PetGuard, a pet health brand that has been producing well-balanced, high-quality and all-natural holistic pet products since 1979, has announced that four business and operations executives have been hired to play key roles. The brand has on boarded veterans from the pet industry who will be focusing their attention on expanding PetGuard’s presence in the pet specialty channel.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) on April 3 announced the election of the board of directors of its Pet Food Council which was created in 2018, joining the Association’s existing five industry Councils including Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Meat and Prepared Foods. These twenty-one new directors are responsible for helping to shape the association’s programs relative to this crucial vertical industry segment and providing representation on the FPSA board of directors.

Purina and Ree Drummond have teamed up to create The Pioneer Woman Dog Treats line. Launching exclusively at Walmart and Sam's, the new treats line is inspired by the home-style recipes Ree Drummond makes for her own family on their ranch in Oklahoma, and backed by Purina's 90 years of experience in pet nutrition.

Merrick Pet Care, Inc., announced on April 11 that it is launching a new campaign – “Dogs are in Charge” – to recognize and celebrate the special and amusing ways pet parents express their love for their four-legged family members. The campaign taps into the universal truth that dogs are the ones in charge, and reminds pet parents why the rulers of their household deserve the best food ever.

The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-health nutrition, are pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year agreement for Royal Canin to continue as the presenting sponsor of the nation's largest dog show, The AKC National Championship.

South Florida dog chew company Nature Gnaws unveiled its new wholesale program for independent pet store owners nationwide. Nature Gnaws can now be ordered with low minimum orders and receive free shipping.

Aligning with the upcoming 2020 United States Census, Wisdom Health, the world's leader in pet genetics, announces its own 2020 United States Pet Census. This parallel population survey seeks to provide insights into the lives of the Nation's cats and dogs, asking owners about a variety of factors, including their pets' size, breed, activity levels and overall lifestyle to better understand the lives of American pets.

As a functional ingredient, the future prospects for hemp-based products has arguably never been higher. Cannabidiol, or CBD, received an enormous amount of attention in 2018 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first human drug containing CBD for sale in the U.S. and that momentum has grown rapidly through the early months of 2019.