Simmons Pet Food

Pet food palatability is more than just taste - it's a science. Under the guidance of Leah Lambrakis, Vice President of Research and Development for Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, the industry is rethinking what makes pets love their food.??? ? In the latest issue of ▼Pet Food Processing, Leah explains how the field is driving innovation to ensure pet food is both nutritious and enjoyable. By improving palatability testing and ingredient choices, we’re making a big impact on how pets enjoy their meals and how manufacturers deliver high-quality products.??? ?? Click here to learn more about our work in advancing pet food palatability: https://lnkd.in/ge9N45jk? ? ?#SimmonsPetFood

Thanks to the leadership of Michael Clark and Phoebe Fox, and our amazing partnership with BTR Media, we surpassed our goals to increase customer acquisition and boost visibility.? ? ?? Prime Day Success for A Strong Heart! ???? ?? Earlier this year, we announced our new brand of pet food, A Strong Heart! Our teams have worked hard to develop a line of products that ensures top-quality, nutritious pet foods at affordable prices, making premium care for our pets accessible to everyone. We’re excited to celebrate the incredible growth of A Strong Heart Pet Food during Prime Day on Amazon! ???? ???? ?? Key Wins:?? ?? ?? 448% increase in total sales?? ?? 473% boost in ad sales?? ?? Subscribe & Save subscriptions up 1110% in July, with another 402% surge into August?? ?? This success showcases the power of innovative strategies and collaboration. Check out the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gz2JtHWb? ??? Here’s to more milestones ahead! ???? ? #PrimeDay #PetFoodSuccess #AmazonGrowth #SimmonsPetFood?

In honor of Veterans Day this week, Simmons celebrated our veteran team members across our facilities in gratitude for their service. They each received cards, commemorative pins, and custom travel mugs as a small thank-you for their service. We’re grateful for all they bring to our teams every day! #SimmonsFoods #SimmonsStrong

Today, we honor the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans. Their service protects our freedoms and inspires us all. ?? We’re proud to have many veterans that are Simmons Team Members, whose leadership and strength enrich our work every day. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made. #SimmonsFoods #SimmonsStrong

We are excited to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families in 2024! #SimmonsPetFood #WorkatSimmons

Congratulations to Lesleigh B. and Taylor Price, Research & Development Project Leaders,?for being named to the 2025 Young Leaders Under 30 list by the International Production & Processing Expo! This award recognizes emerging leaders in our industry and provides valuable visibility at one of the largest trade shows for meat, poultry, and egg production.? ?? Lesleigh and Taylor embody the innovation and dedication that drive our success, and we’re proud to have them on our team.? ? Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/guQfRbdH #SimmonsFoods #SimmonsPetFood

We are proud to announce that scott salmon, President of Simmons Pet Foods, has been elected as the new Chair of the Pet Food Institute (PFI) for the 2025-2026 term!? ?? With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this important role. As he takes on this leadership position, he is committed to strengthening PFI’s dedication to pet food safety, advocacy, education, and promoting the well-being of pets.? ?? The PFI represents the interests of pet food manufacturers across the U.S., ensuring that we produce safe and nutritious food for America’s pets. ? ? To learn more about the 2025-2026 Board Officers, click here: https://lnkd.in/gJzsXpMF ? ? #SimmonsPetFood?

Simmons Pet Food was recently featured on the Emporia RDA website, focusing primarily on our operations in Emporia, Kansas and our people first culture. We are proud to be part of the Emporia community and are thankful for the Emporia RDA for their work to promote economic growth of the East Central Kansas region through commercial and industry recruitment, expansion, and training enhancements. ? Read here: https://lnkd.in/gVrTGya4? ? #SimmonsPetFood

Simmons Pet Food Emporia and Emporia Flex recently celebrated their 75th anniversary in style. From pancake flipping and a youth fishing derby to inflatables and a dunk tank, the event was packed with fun for Team Members and their families.? ? A special shoutout to Venkatesan G.,Manager of Continuous Improvement, who captured the day in a great video – check it out below!? ? #Simmons75 #WorkatSimmons?

Pet Food Dubuque recently celebrated Simmon’s 75th anniversary with a fun picnic featuring a taco bar, ice cream truck, and a cornhole tournament!? Their own Team Member Brion Bowman played live music, while Bernie, the Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey mascot, joined in on the party. Kids had a blast with activities like soccer, kickball, and bubbles, along with plenty of giveaways and raffle prizes to make the day even more special. We love sharing these celebrations across our company this year and can’t wait to keep the fun going as we honor 75 years of Simmons! #Simmons75 #WorkatSimmons