Pet Food Press Releases

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Royal Canin, comedian partner for new viewer's choice awards

The new virtual Viewer’s Choice Awards will allow participants to learn more about the judging criteria for Best in Show and interact with the competition during the 2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

Comedian Heather McMahan will act as the virtual host of the Viewer's Choice Awards being held during the 2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

NARA secures RAPP Funding to boost US rendered product exports

NARA was awarded another $3 million in funding to conduct activities that encourage the development, maintenance and expansion of export markets for rendered products from the U.S.

Kormotech secures €40 million to expand pet food production in Europe

The expansion in Europe will help the company reach €500 million (US$520 million) in revenue by 2029.

Kormotech said the investment will be used to expand its wet pet food production facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.

Toppan Holdings to acquire Sonoco's packaging business for $1.8 billion

The acquisition will combine Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business with Toppan Group’s technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Toppan Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Sonoco Products Company with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Natoo partners with Pet Solutions Group to expand US presence

Pet Solutions Group works with brands to provide business planning, project management and retail sales support.

KatKin names Claire Tanner as chief financial officer

Tanner has has extensive experience across direct-to-consumer, retail and manufacturing.

Stella & Chewy's expands product lineup at pet specialty retailer

Petsense by Tractor Supply introduces the company's expanded product lineup of freeze-dried raw dog and cat products.

Petsense by Tractor Supply stores will now carry an expanded assortment of Stella & Chewy’s items, including freeze-dried raw patties, meal mixers, kibble and raw-inspired nutrition solutions for both dogs and cats.

Pet Value partners with Instacart for Canadian commerce

The launch marks Instacart’s largest partnership with a pet retailer in Canada.

Pet parents across Canada can now get pet supplies delivered directly to their doorstep from Canada’s leading pet retailer.

Darling Ingredients announces leadership changes ahead of CFO retirement

Brad Phillips, executive vice president and CFO, will retire in June 2025 and be replaced by Robert Day.

Tucker's expands partnership with Pet Food Experts

PFX services more than 6,200 independent pet retail locations across 39 states in the U.S.

Midwestern Pet Foods rebrands Earthborn Holistic cat kibble

Changes align with the brand's recent rebranding of its dog food products, featuring modernized packaging and improved nutrition.

The company's new and improved Earthborn Holistic dry cat food now aligns with its rebranded dry dog food.

Sonoco joins PSC, strengthens focus on sustainable pet care

Strategic alliance with Pet Sustainability Coalition underscores Sonoco's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

As a new PSC member, Sonoco will collaborate with nearly 200 companies in the pet industry supply chain to promote sustainability initiatives.

Page 1 of 261