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2 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Cathy Siegner |Sofia Muller
It’s going to take more capital investment to fulfill growing interest in alternative proteins, according to the Good Food Institute.
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2 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Sphinx, a pet tech startup behind the “world’s first” wet cat food dispenser powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), surpassed fundraising platform Kickstarter’s expectations since launching last week, raising more than $400,000 from more than 880 backers. The company achieved its funding goal in just 13 seconds and reached 6000% of its initial goal within just 24 hours, ranking in the top 0.1% of all campaigns on the platform, according to the startup.
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2 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
WASHINGTON — Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, and Young Kim (R-Calif.) introduced bipartisan legislation to incentivize pet retailers to donate leftover and useable food and supplies to animal shelters. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) are introducing companion legislation in the Senate.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
HARTVILLE, OHIO — Renewable Lubricants, Inc., a producer of high-performance lubricants and greases for food production, introduced its new Bio-SynXtra™ Food grade Refrigeration/Compressor Oils. The bio-based oil is designed for food processing equipment to improve lubricity, seal conditioning anti-wear performance. Bio-SynXtra™ Food grade Refrigeration/Compressor Oils are specifically developed for refrigeration/compressor applications.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
LINCOLN, NEB. — High pressure processing (HPP) services provider Universal Pure announced the appointment of Trisha Rosado to the role of chief financial officer, effective immediately. In her new role, Rosado will lead the company’s finance and IT teams to enhance operation and will play a key role in guiding the company’s long-term strategic plans. “We are thrilled to welcome Trisha Rosado to Universal Pure,” said Frank Jimenez, chief executive officer of Universal Pure.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
PASADENA, CALIF. — Green Coast Pet recently launched its Pawnut Butter® The Dough™ cookie dough treats for dogs, complementing its original Pawnut Butter peanut butter treats. The Dough is available in four different flavors, including Peanut Butter and Pumpkin, Peanut Butter and Coconut, Peanut Butter and Honey, and Peanut Butter and Flax. Made in the United States, The Dough is free of artificial preservatives, corn, wheat soy and added sugar.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
VIENNA — Biotech company BioCraft Pet Nutrition released the results of a new product carbon footprint analysis, conducted in collaboration with ClimatePartner, which supports companies in their sustainability journeys. The analysis showed that the company’s proprietary BioCrafted Meat™ emits one-twelfth of the carbon dioxide of conventional beef byproducts used in pet food.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
BURLINGTON, MASS. — Wellness Pet Company announced the completion of a re-financing transaction, supported by substantial majorities of its existing lenders. As part of the transaction, Wellness has secured a $100 million capital investment and extended the maturities of its existing loans and asset-based lending (ABL) facility to 2029.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
ST. LOUIS — Instinct Pet Food announced the appointment of Jeff Spears as chief commercial digital officer, a newly created position within the company’s Senior Leadership team. According to Instinct, with Spears on its team, the company is poised to deepen its digital presence and connect with more pet parents than ever before. In his new role, Spears will lead the strategy and execution of digital commerce initiatives across Instinct’s growing omni-channel footprint.
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3 weeks ago | 
petfoodprocessing.net | Sofia Muller
NEW YORK — Following the success of last year’s program, Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures announced the launch of the second round of the Next Generation Pet Food Program, in collaboration with AAK, Bühler and Givaudan. The program aims to accelerate sustainable innovation in the pet food sector by supporting startups with novel ingredients, sustainable fats and proteins, and advanced processing technologies.
