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AFB Internationala subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, named Dr. Michael Ceddia as vice president, Global Research & Development. The company said that Dr. Ceddia provides scientific leadership, strategic direction, and AFB’s science and technology initiatives. Together, these capabilities will further explore and develop companion animal palatability to help AFB improve customers’ performance and meet their business needs. In addition to Science and Technology, Dr. Ceddia provides Global Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, and Technical Insights. Before AFB, Dr. Ceddia has held various executive leadership roles within research and development at consumer products, pet food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical companies, said Dale Spence, interim…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced today. (Nasdaq: WOOF) that Brian LaRose, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference in March 14, 2024.Petco logo (PRNewsfoto/Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.)LaRose will participate in a fireside chat at approximately 11:00 am Eastern Time.A webcast of the event will be available through the Company’s investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company’s investor relations page via March 28, 2024.About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:Founded in 1965, Petco is a…

About Josh Lamb After graduating from the University of Kent in the summer of 2022 with a degree in History, Josh joined Proactive last year as a journalist in the UK editorial team. Josh reported on a range of areas while at Proactive, including energy companies during the global crisis, aviation and airlines as the sector recovers from the pandemic, as well as covering economic issues , social and governance. Read more About the publisher Active financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast, accessible, informative and actionable business and financial news content to a global investment audience. All our…

The Pet Food Institute – the trade organization representing the largest US pet food manufacturers – is behind a newly proposed bill in Congress. In other words, the pet food industry itself is pushing for these proposed pet food changes. When reading the bill, it is clear who will benefit from the bill and who will not benefit from the bill. History behind the bill… Pet foods are currently regulated by state laws and federal laws. Specifically with state laws regulating pet foods, most US states implement AAFCO regulations – but not all. Some of the states that adopt the…

picture: Close up of an attacking marlin with contrasting stripes and one without look more Credit: Alicia Burns Striped marlin are some of the fastest animals on the planet and one of the top predators in the ocean. When hunting in groups, individual marlin will take turns attacking schools of prey fish one at a time. Now a new study is reported in the journal Current Biology on February 5 helps explain how they can coordinate this turn-taking style of attacking their prey to avoid hurting each other. The key, according to the new work, is rapid color change. “We…

SAN DIEGO , Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petco Health and Wellness CompanyInc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced that Brian LaRose, Chief Financial Officer, will join the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference in March 14, 2024. LaRose will participate in a fireside chat at approximately 11:00 am Eastern Time. A webcast of the event will be available through the Company’s investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company’s investor relations page via March 28, 2024. About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:Founded in 1965, Petco…

Marlins light up their stripes to coordinate attacks on schools of fish, a study has found.Large fish with long, pointed bills are fast swimmers that hunt in groups, where each animal takes turns attacking their prey like sardines.One species, the striped marlin, can measure up to 12ft in length and weigh up to 450lbs and can swim at over 50mph.Drone footage captured by scientists at Humboldt University has revealed the previously unseen dynamics of hunting fish, showing how a marlin in a group will light its stripes before it mounts a attack, and then dim it when it’s done.The next…

Excerpted from a press releaseInnovafeed has launched its new brand Hilucia, redesigning its offer around a complete range of high-quality ingredients for animal and plant nutrition, with a minimal impact on the environment.According to the company, Hilucia contains a combination of exceptional upcycling capabilities of Hermetically glowing larvae with innovative technology developed by the Innovafeed teams. The Hilucia range covers its four main markets: livestock, livestock, aquaculture and agriculture, said Elizaveta Le Floch, chief business officer of Innovafeed.The launch includes two new solutions: An insect protein for chickens and pigs (monogastrics): Hilucia Protein for MonogastricsAn insect oil for aquaculture: Hilucia…

Freshpet Inc (FRPT, Financial) has experienced notable volatility in its stock price in recent times. The company’s market capitalization is at $5.11 billion, with the current stock price at $105.87. Over the past week, Freshpet stock has seen a 2.59% gain, which contrasts sharply with a 31.62% loss over the past three months. According to GuruFocus valuation metrics, the stock is currently fairly valued, with a GF Value of $107.77, down from the previous GF Value of $149. This suggests a transition from a previous assessment of a possible value trap to a more stable valuation status. Introduction to Freshpet…

OREANDA-NEWS Since the beginning of the year, on February 19, Russian fishermen have caught 745.9 thousand tons of aquatic biological resources – 8.2% higher than the level on the same date last year, according to the Telegram channel of All- Russian Association of Fisheries Enterprises, Entrepreneurs and Exporters (WARPE).”From the beginning of 2024 to February 19, Russian fishermen caught 745.9 thousand tons of aquatic biological resources (plus 8.2% compared to last year). About 88% of the catch was in the Far East,” the report said. .Production by main types is distributed in pollock (476.7 thousand tons, plus 7.8% compared to…