Kimberlie Clyma

Kansas City

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Protecting pets

1 week ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

This article was published in the March/April 2025 issue of Pet Food Processing. Read it and other articles from this issue in our March/April digital edition. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is nothing new.
Data insights shed light on consumer perceptions about sustainability

2 weeks ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

ORLANDO, FLA. — Many stakeholders throughout the pet industry value chain have a vested interest in sustainability. The interest ranges from ingredient sourcing to regenerative agriculture to sustainable packaging and many other issues in between. But simply having a sustainability mindset isn’t enough to accomplish a sustainability mission, it’s important to understand consumer attitudes in order to tailor appropriate messaging.
Massman Companies acquires ADCO

2 weeks ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

ALEXANDRIA, MINN. — Massman Companies, a leader in packaging machinery, announced the acquisition of Sanger, Calif.-based ADCO, an end-of-the-line packaging machinery company. The new partnership will add cartoning technology to Massman’s packaging production capabilities.
Supply chain essentials for manufacturers

3 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Kimberlie Clyma

Manufacturing operations rely heavily on supply chain logistics to ensure efficiency throughout the production process. Every link in the chain must be connected in order to achieve efficiency and accuracy — from the moment raw materials are acquired by the manufacturer through the time end product arrives at its final destination. A weak or inefficient link in the chain can result in inefficiencies, inaccuracies and possibly lost revenue.
‘Chief snuggle officers’ join Nestlé Purina PetCare

4 weeks ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

ST. LOUIS — Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced the addition of two new members to the company’s c-suite. Pudim, a CavaPoo puppy from Overland Park, Kan., and Ika, an American shorthair kitten from Queens, NY, have joined Purina Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow as “chief snuggle officers.”The parents of each four-legged “executive” will receive a $25,000 “salary” prize.
Badlands Ranch introduces new superfood recipe

4 weeks ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

LOS ANGELES — Badlands Ranch, a premium dog nutrition brand founded by actress Katherine Heigl, announced the launch of its new Superfood Complete Bison & Beef formula. The air-dried formula is the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio of Superfood Complete air-dried dog food, which includes beef, chicken, lamb and venison, and wild fish and turkey formulas.
Vital Essentials unveils Soft Nibs during Globel Pet Expo

1 month ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

GREEN BAY, WIS. — Carnivore Meat Company and its flagship brand Vital Essential will launch its latest raw pet food innovation — Soft Nibs — at Global Pet Expo, from March 26 to28. The new freeze-dried product features a soft texture, making it ideal with dogs and cats with sensitive teeth, according to the company. Soft Nibs will be available in 10 varieties — five for dogs and five for cats.
Butcher’s Naturals now available at Target

1 month ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

BOCA RATON, FLA. — In an effort to provide pet parents with easier access to premium treats, single-source protein dog treats and chews, brand Butcher’s Naturals announced its portfolio of natural meat treats are now available in Target stores around the United States and on the retailer’s website.
Feline Natural, K9 Natural formulations available in larger sizes

1 month ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND — Natural Pet Food Group announced the addition of larger sized freeze-dried recipes for its K9 Natural and Feline Natural brands. For the first time, Feline Natural will be available in 1.8-lb bags for cats and now all five recipes of K9 Natural freeze-dried will be available in 8-lb bags. The larger bags are ideal for multi-pet households. Varieties for cats include flavors such as beef and hoki, chicken and lamb and lamb and king salmon — all in the larger size.
Mars Petcare, EIT Food announce winners of innovation challenge

1 month ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Kimberlie Clyma

BRUSSELS and LEUVEN, BELGIUM — Mars Petcare and EIT Food have announced the winners of the Fiber Valorisation for Pet Food Challenge, an open innovation challenge designed to identify innovative solutions to transform agricultural processing byproducts into pet food ingredients.