Author: Nicole Kerwin

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — SwedencareUSA introduced new flavors for its PlaqueOff System™ Dental Care Bones for dogs on March 8. The dental bones aim to help support oral health in canines, while also offering of flavors and breathtaking.Swedencare’s PlaqueOff dental bones are specifically designed to give pet parents an easy and convenient way to support optimal oral health in their dogs. With a unique shape that promotes abrasion, the seeds can help reduce plaque and tartar while also freshening breath. They are made in the United States, consist of natural ingredients, and are grain-, gluten- and soy-free, according to Swedencare.The new…

WEIDMAN, MICH. — Dr. Jan Pol, veterinarian and star of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” TV series, announced his expected attendance at the upcoming Global Pet Expo from March 20 to 21, in addition to new products.According to Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC, the branded products of Dr. Pol has witnessed “incredible growth.” The latest addition focuses on wet dog and cat foods under the Dr. Pol® Limited Ingredients and Incredi-Pol® Favorites. Canned wet foods are designed and developed using the 50-plus years of veterinary experience of Dr. Pol to support the overall health of pets.Source: Distribution of Consumers’ Supply “I’m excited…

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS. — WF Young, the parent company of several pet care brands like Absorbine® and The Missing Link®, introduces its latest innovation — Honest to Goodness™ Plant Snacks — a line of functional, plant-based dog treats. Honest to Goodness Plant Snacks aim to harness the natural power of whole, plant-based ingredients to provide specific health benefits.Honest to Goodness Plant Snacks are made up of fruits, vegetables and advanced nutrients. Treats are minimally processed, formulated by veterinarians, and target specific health conditions in dogs. Each type contains one to three ingredients at the functional level, a science-based postbiotic and…

GREEN BAY, WIS. — Vital Essentials, Carnivore Meat Company’s flagship premium raw pet food brand, announced on March 5 new strategic partnerships to significantly expand its distribution in Canada. Distributed by Anipet Animal Supplies Inc. and Freedom Pet Supplies Inc. the brand’s raw freeze-dried and frozen pet food products.“This partnership positions Vital Essentials for expanded distribution of a wide variety of raw freeze-dried and frozen dog and cat food, toppers, treats and raw bar snacks, ensuring that pets are provided with the highest quality whole animal protein available,” said Nick Ebert, chief commercial officer of Vital Essentials. “Because better protein…

EVANSVILLE, IND. — Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. begins of a new look for its Earthborn Holistic pet food brand during Global Pet Expo 2024, set to take place from March 20 to 22 in Orlando, Fla.The new look for Earthborn Holistic includes modernized packaging and improved recipes for its Grain-Free Classics, Venture Limited Ingredient Diets, and Unrefined Ancient Grains & Superfoods lines. According to Midwestern Pet Foods, the new look helps unify the brand, while also staying true to its foundation.Additionally, Midwestern Pet Foods will present a “refreshed” booth space during the show, allowing attendees to check out Earthborn Holistic’s…

DONGEN, THE NETHERLANDS — Protix released the results of its latest study on March 5, showing a positive effect of insect-based ingredients on dental heath in canines. According to Protix, the promising results of the study open up opportunities for pet food processors to develop new insect-based foods and treatments that target the growing state of demand among pets. animal: oral health.According to various researches, periodontal disease is one of the biggest and most common health problems in dogs, as it is estimated that 80% of animals three years and older have the disease. According to Protix, the disease is…

NEW YORK — Tropikal Pet AS, a Turkish pet food producer, shared on March 4 that it has established a $9 million financing agreement with Eminova Holdings International. The company will use the funds to increase its production capacity and enter the US pet food market.Founded in 1999, Tropikal Pet originally started as an importer for international pet care brands, and later expanded to become the first domestic pet food producer in Turkey in 2005, according to the company. The company’s brands include Champion, which offers wet and dry products for dogs, cats and birds; and Goody, which offers products…

DENVER — Alphia, one of North America’s largest pet food co-manufacturers, announced that Fred Jasser joined the company as chief financial officer on March 4.Jasser has more than 20 years of experience in financial, operational and strategic leadership roles within the food, consumer and retail industries. Prior to joining Alphia, Jasser served as chief strategy officer and chief financial officer at Hearthside Food Solutions, a co-manufacturer of baked snacks and fresh and prepared foods. During his time at Hearthside, he helped lead several acquisitions, divestitures and initiatives in the company’s supply chain, manufacturing, finance and sales divisions to help Hearthside…

MIAMI — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has announced its entry into two new states, further expanding its footprint across the United States. Due to its strong growth in 2023, the retail franchise has signed agreements for new locations in Oregon and Michigan.The Oregon store is located in Lake Oswego, just outside of Portland, and the Michigan store is located in Northville, near Ann Arbor.”We are excited to start the new year by expanding our footprint in Oregon and Michigan,” said Ricardo Azevedo, chief executive officer of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. “This expansion is not just about opening new…

DAVIS, CALIF. — Agricultural technology company GreenVenus™ established a strategic partnership with Plant Research (NZ) LTD on March 1 to develop climate-resilient field peas that will provide a clean protein solution for human nutrition and pet food markets. Together, the companies aim to develop novel field pea varieties without undesirable traits, while also improving their climate resiliency to ensure global cultivation.Plant-based proteins are gaining traction in a variety of nutrition markets, including pet food. These proteins are believed to be more sustainable and poised to play an important role in offsetting carbon by replacing carbon-intensive animal-based proteins in human and…