Sofia Muller

1 day ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller

LVIV, UKRAINE — Kormotech Group of Companies has unveiled an updated concept for its super-premium pet food brand Optimeal Holisitic. The presentation took place during Zoomark International May 5 to 7 in Bologna, Italy. The updated Optimeal Holistic is designed for pet parents who aim to extend the lives of their pets through balanced nutrition, as the formulas are developed to support pets’ long-term health.

1 day ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller

MCLEAN, VA. — Mars, Incorporated announced the expansion of its US Royal Canin manufacturing capacity through the opening of its new 450,00 square-foot facility in Lewisburg, Ohio. The $450 million site will create up to 270 new full-time jobs over the next five years and will produce enough dry pet food to feed 4 million pets annually, according to Mars. The opening of this facility is part of a larger $6 billion investment in US-based manufacturing by Mars over the past five years.

2 days ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller

WASHINGTON — Following recent discussions between US, China and UK trade officials, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) expressed some optimism regarding proposed changes for United States and China tariffs, as well as the proposed trade agreement with the United Kingdom. According to AFIA, both China and the United Kingdom present valuable opportunities for US animal food manufacturers.

2 days ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller

LOS ANGELES — Other Half Pet™, a clean-label, human-grade pet supplement brand, announced the launch of Doggie Dental™, its first product to feature the Canine Oral Health Postbiotic (COHP) — a novel ingredient developed to address oral health issues at their root cause. Doggie Dental is formulated to target oral health and prevent periodontal disease — delivering science-backed results that target bad breath, plaque and tartar at their source, according to the company.

2 days ago | petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller

PLANTATION, FLA. — Chewy, Inc. announced that its chief financial officer, David Reeder, will be departing the company in several months to return to the semi-conductor industry in a chief executive officer role.  “We appreciate David’s contributions during his time at Chewy and thank him for his leadership as we advanced our strategic, long-term growth initiatives,” said Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy.