Pet Industry News

1 week ago | petnews.com.au | Thomas Oakley-Newell

Pet food brand ORIJEN has strengthened its presence in Australia with the establishment of a dedicated local team and direct distribution network. Champion Petfoods, the company behind ORIJEN, has launched operations in Australia, including sales staff, warehousing, and logistics. The move aims to make the brand more accessible across the country. “This is a pivotal time for the ORIJEN brand in Australia,” said Darren Dempsey, APAC Business Development Director.

1 week ago | petnews.com.au | Thomas Oakley-Newell

IndePet members gathered in Hobart from 18 May to 22 May for a few days of learning, networking, and fun at the annual IndePet conference. With a packed agenda of market insights, supplier engagement, and hands-on activities aimed at strengthening the sector, the event began Sunday with a market overview from Tia Wishart, Business Development Manager at IndePet. This was followed by a business update from IndePet and insights from the organisation’s latest member and supplier survey.

1 week ago | petnews.com.au | Thomas Oakley-Newell

A new state-wide recycling campaign launched today by Return and Earn aims to raise $175,000 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT by October 2025. The initiative encourages people across New South Wales to donate their 10-cent drink container refunds to help fund and match three trained guide dogs with people living with low vision or blindness. Donations can be made at more than 660 Return and Earn machines or through the program’s app.

1 week ago | petnews.com.au | Thomas Oakley-Newell

As record flooding continues to devastate parts of New South Wales, pet insurer PetSure has announced an emergency extension of cover for policyholders affected by the disaster. The flood emergency spans from Cessnock to Kempsey, with more than 130 State Emergency Service warnings in place. In Taree, the Manning River rose above six metres, breaking previous records. Tens of thousands of residents have been isolated, with widespread evacuations and rescue operations underway.

1 week ago | petnews.com.au | Thomas Oakley-Newell

Australian pet food company SavourLife has reached $10 million in donations to dog rescue groups across the country, supporting efforts to care for vulnerable animals and reduce euthanasia rates. Since its launch in 2013, SavourLife has donated 50 per cent of its profits to rescue organisations. The milestone comes as part of the company’s mission to bring the number of adoptable dogs euthanised in Australia to zero.