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Tim Debus, president and CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association, shared his insights on the push toward reusable #packaging in a presentation during #PACKEXPO2024. #Sustainability was a reoccurring theme throughout the 4-day packaging and processing tradeshow in Chicago. Read more about reusable packaging: https://ow.ly/Pf5S50UbopL #petfoodindustry

Cultivated meat producer Bene Meat Technologies (BMT), in collaboration with scientists from the Czech Technical University in Prague, conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study focused on the environmental impacts of the industrial cultivation of meat. “Our findings demonstrate that this technology has enormous potential, in terms of environmental impacts, and achieves significantly better results than, for example, traditional beef production,” said the study’s lead author, Miroslav ?ilka, Ph.D. Continue reading on the study’s findings: https://ow.ly/GwX050Ubojo #sustainability #petfoodindustry

New Zealand Riverland Foods Ltd has partnered with Canadian #petfood brand PetKind to bring its pet food to the North American market. Since the company’s launch in March, New Zealand Riverland Foods has quickly expanded its reach to supply markets in Australia, South Korea and now North America, becoming the largest pet food cannery in New Zealand. More on the expansion: https://ow.ly/lPr650Ubofb #petfoodindustry

NEW PRODUCT ??Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. launched its new product line — Health Protection?. Developed with expertise from veterinarians and pet nutritionists, Health Protection is specifically designed to support six key areas of dog health in a price-accessible kibble format. “We created Natural Balance Health Protection to provide pets with whole-body health and digestive wellness, offering pet parents quality nutrition at a great price,” said Greg Shearson, chief executive officer of Ethos Pet Brands, parent company of Natural Balance.” Get the full scoop on the new #dogfood here: https://ow.ly/COam50Ubob3 #petfood

PhytoSmart Inc., a producer of algae-based pet supplements, and Cellana Inc., a developer of algae-based bioproducts, recently signed a merger agreement. By leveraging both companies’ respective strengths and capabilities, the combined company aims to accelerate the development of sustainable, nutrient-dense and energy efficient algae-based products for pet and human nutrition. “This merger represents a perfect alignment of our two companies’ respective strengths,” said Martin Sabarsky, CEO of Cellana. “Together, we’ll be able to integrate our technologies to increase consumer product offerings, scale up production, and bring innovative algae-based solutions across diverse sectors.” More on the merger: https://ow.ly/7VlU50UbkK2 #petfoodindustry

Post Holdings continues to hold its ground in the #petfoodindustry, witnessing increases in profit despite its share in the category remaining flat in the fourth quarter of 2024. Looking to the coming year, the company plans to focus on revitalizing its premium #petfood brands and optimizing its facility network. “Our diversified portfolio, price points and value-added product offerings continue to provide volume offsets to a challenging consumer backdrop,” said President and CEO Robert Vitale. “We are now in an attractive position to return to algorithmic growth with a high degree of optionality provided by our capital structure.” Continue reading on Post’s latest financials and plans for 2025: https://ow.ly/Vcu750Ubkx6

Caru Pet Food Company recently announced that Kane Pet Supplies will be its national distribution partner in Canada. This new partnership will give the Canadian market access to the brand’s pet stews, treats and bone broths. “We share a commitment to offering products that provide the best possible nutrition for pets and are looking forward to a successful collaboration,” said Adrian Pettyan, co-founder of Caru. More details: https://ow.ly/gUAb50Ubiix #petfoodindustry

Petco Health and Wellness Company has appointed Joe Venezia to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. Venezia will be responsible for driving revenue and developing strategies to improve customer experience and will oversee Petco’s pet care centers, pet and veterinary services, real estate and customer success capabilities. More on the appointment here: https://ow.ly/36LY50Ubhpb #petfoodindustry #retail

Pet wellness startup Woof announced its expansion into PetSmart stores, bringing its flagship product, the Pupsicle, along with refill Pupsicle pops and Treat Trays, to the retailer’s stores nationwide and online. "By combining our passion for dog wellness and PetSmart's reach, we're able to make Woof's mission more accessible than ever and continue pushing the boundaries in the pet industry,” said Avrum Elmakis, president of Woof. More on the #retail expansion: https://ow.ly/Nucf50UauNt #petfoodindustry

Inline detection systems play a crucial role in ensuring that #petfood is free from harmful contaminants, such as metal, glass or bone fragments. By eliminating these risks, manufacturers can confidently market their products as safe, which builds consumer trust. “Inline detection systems help manufacturers identify and remove contaminants in real time, reducing the risk of unsafe products,” said Eva Bar of Anritsu - Product Inspection & Detection (North America). Learn more about inline detection systems and how processors can use this technology to its fullest extent: https://ow.ly/rC0650UauF5 #petfoodindustry #petfoodprocessing Photo: Bunting