Author: Jordan Tyler
ORLANDO, FLA. — As the pet industry prepares for Global Pet Expo 2024, which will be held March 20 to 22 in Orlando, brands from every corner of the industry are pushing new innovations that support pet health and well-being. Matrix Partners, a brand strategy, design and marketing communications firm exclusively serving pet industry companies, is helping its pet food and treat clients spread the good word ahead of today’s tradeshow year.Continue reading for a glimpse of what Charlee Bear, Frankly Pet, Honest to Goodness, Natoo Pet Foods, RAWZ Natural Pet Food, Shepherd Boy Farms, and Veterinary Formula will be…
GREENVILLE, ILL. — Dog-O’s, a brand of Marcoot Jersey Creamery, invites Global Pet Expo 2024 attendees to an ice cream social at its booth #870 on Thursday, March 21, from 2 to 4 pm Eastern. Any and all members of the pet industry, including retailers, distributors, buyers, members of the media and partners, are invited to stop by for a cold, sweet treat and to learn more about the growing line of frozen Dog-O’s dog treats.Dog-O’s frozen dog treat portfolio includes Ice Cream for Dogs, available in Classic Vanilla, Pumpkin Crunch, Peanut Butter & Banana Smash, and Cheddar Bacon flavors;…
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Emerging collaborative research from veterinary experts and animal nutritionists at BSM Partners and a veterinary cardiologist at the University of Missouri suggests that blood tests are not a silver bullet solution for diagnosing canine cardiac issues related to nutritional deficiencies.According to the peer-reviewed study, which appeared in the March 2024 issue of Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutritionthere was no apparent connection between plasma, whole blood, skeletal and cardiac muscle taurine concentrations in the dogs involved.”This particular research found that blood tests are not a reliable indicator for nutrient levels in the heart,” said Sydney McCauley,…
BOULDER, COLO. — Next week at Global Pet Expo 2024, the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) will host a special section on the show floor dedicated to sustainably minded brands in the pet industry. The first ever Sustainability Section will grace the show floor starting at PSC’s booth #541 and will include eight coalition members who have been successfully accredited by PSC.This new section is made possible through collaboration with the American Pet Products Association (APPA), organizer of the Global Pet Expo, as well as sponsorships from eShipping, Healthy Pet, inClover, MFiber and West Paw, all of which are considered leader…
SEATTLE — Durkha Dog Chew announced on March 5 that it is about to open the first commercial-scale production facility for yak cheese chews in Nepal. The facility, expected to open in April, will produce 50 tons of yak cheese chews in the first six months of production and will double capacity to 100 tons per month within 12 months of opening.The new facility gives Durkha control over the supply, production, quality and consistency of its chew chew products, and is built to scale for future growth, according to the company.”I set out to provide healthy cheese chews for our…
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — BSM Partners, a full-service research, consulting and innovation firm serving the pet care industry, has welcomed Brent Kirn to its leadership team as vice president of sales and marketing. He brings more than three decades of relevant experience to the new role.Throughout his career, Kirn has held a number of technical sales and service roles specific to companion animal nutrition. He previously served as regional sales manager at Diamond V Mils, territory sales manager of Trouw Nutrition USA’s Companion Animal division, strategic account manager of pet foods at DSM (now dsm-firmenich), and most recently account manager and…
SOUTHPORT, CONN. — Stewart Shanley, chief executive officer of premium pet care brand Earth Animal, is listed in the 2024 MO 100 CEOs Impact Ranking, an investment bank recognition of business leaders driving financial, social and environmental progress which is Big Path Capital.According to Earth Animal, which shared the news on March 1, Shanley is known for channeling business actions into positive outcomes for pets, people and the planet. Shanley has led the company as CEO since January 2018.”I am so honored,” Shanley said. “At Earth Animal, we aim to help shape a more regenerative and inclusive economy that benefits…
CLEVELAND — Packaged Facts, a market research firm for the food and beverage, pet care and financial services sectors, will share the latest insights into the pet industry in a webinar on March 13 at 2 pm Eastern.The webinar, titled “US Pet Market Outlook 2024: Opportunities in a Mixed Growth Landscape,” covers emerging, disruptive innovations, notable trends driving growth and pet owner behavior , and data from the market research firm’s latest Survey of Pet Owners.Shannon Landry Brown, pet brand manager, and David Sprinkle, former publisher and research director, of Packaged Facts will join David Lummis, president of Marigny Research…
Major milestone in sustainable protein development (Feb. 5)Bond Pet Foods has officially shipped the first 2 tons of fermented animal protein to Hill’s Pet Nutrition Center in Topeka, Kan., where it will be used to formulate test diets.Modern pet food formulations for the intestine (Feb. 1)Research from FMCG Gurus indicates that more than half of global pet owners want to see digestive health claims on products.Women in the Pet Industry: Meet Royal Canin’s Kira Best (Feb. 7)This pet industry leader details his greatest challenges and successes, and how he uses a passion for professional development to lead his team to…
PAWTUCKET, RI. — Pet food industry distributor Pet Food Experts (PFX) announced on Feb. 29 the appointment of Joe Emerick to senior vice president of human resources, effective February 8.Emerick brings a wealth of diverse leadership experience to his new role at PFX. This includes leading talent management, supporting total rewards initiatives, managing employee relations, and establishing strategic partnerships, according to PFX.”With Joe’s extensive 17-plus years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, we are embarking on a mission to elevate our team and cultivate a culture centered on inclusivity and providing incremental value for our 750-plus PFXers,”…