Recent Articles from Glenn Polyn
Camp Bow Wow Pet Care Franchise Achieves Milestones, Shares Industry Growth Stats
Camp Bow Wow, a leading pet care franchise, concluded Q1 2024 on a high note after being acquired by Propelled Brands, beating industry benchmarks for revenue growth, entering its 41st state and receiving recognition for several top-performing franchise owners. In February, Camp Bow Wow was acquired by Propelled Brands, the premier multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS International Inc., MY [&he[...]
CULT Food Science Secures Funds to Expand Noochies! Line of Cultured Yeast Pet Food
CULT Food Science Corp. a disruptive food technology platform pioneering the commercialization of lab grown meat and cellular agriculture to reshape the global food industry, recently announced that the company has raised CAD$800,000 to expand the portfolio of Noochies! and solidify its position as a fast-growing, sustainable pet food brand. According to the announcement, CULT Food […]
BSM Partners Expands Global Footprint, Opens First European Office
BSM Partners, the largest full-service pet care research, consulting and strategy-to-shelf product innovation firm, recently announced the expansion of its global footprint with the opening of the firm’s first European office. Émilie Mesnier, a BSM Partners veteran who currently serves as the firm’s director of product innovation, has been named vice president for European operations [...]
Purina Partners with Mariska Hargitay, ‘Fearless Girl’ Sculptor for Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
Purina is teaming up with actress, producer, advocate and founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation, Mariska Hargitay to unveil “Courageous Together,” a new statue by renowned “Fearless Girl” artist Kristen Visbal depicting a woman and her dog, connected by a purple leash and taking a courageous first step forward, together, as survivors leaving their abuser. The statue was[...]
Retailer Requests: Pet Store Owners Discuss Their Keys to Success in the Booming Pet Market
The fast-paced landscape of the pet industry is constantly changing in terms of trends, new products and new innovations. The pet industry is bigger than ever. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), pet parents spent $147 billion on their fur babies in 2023, an increase of 16 percent from $260 billion in 2022. […]
Bausch + Lomb Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria, Fungi
A report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently stated that Bausch + Lomb is recalling 32,000 units of its Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs because they can pose a threat to humans. According to the report, the company has received seven reports of a substance developing in the container after the product […]
Boehringer Ingelheim Unveils R&D Laboratory, Pioneering the Future of Animal Health Products
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, recently celebrated a new and innovative laboratory space at its St. Joseph, Missouri location by hosting a ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize the development of future products, including biotherapeutics. The new laboratory is a testament to Boehringer’s commitment to innovation and excellence. This[...]
Nicolette Popa Returns to Coastal Pet Products in New Specialty Sales Director Role
Coastal Pet Products, Inc. recently announced that Nicolette Popa has rejoined the company in the new position of specialty sales director. With over 20 years of experience in pet specialty, Popa’s experience ranges from merchandising to sales management. “I’ve always enjoyed getting to know people and learning what challenges they have for which I may […]
Tetra Pak Expands Technical Training Center in Denton, Texas to Enhance Workforce Development
Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Technical Training Center in Denton. With the improvements made, Tetra Pak aims to grow the capacity of its field force, enhance the customer experience and build competency through workforce development. Open to both Tetra Pak […]
DOGTV Unveils Exclusive Westminster Kennel Club Archival Footage, Videos Before 2024 Dog Show
DOGTV, the first and only television network created specifically for dogs and their pet parents, recently announced its newly released Westminster Kennel Club archival footage and images found exclusively on DOGTV. Footage from the decades that Westminster Kennel Club has been hosting its Dog Show will be viewable on an archive site along with exclusive […]
Wu Named VCA President, Lavender Becomes Chief Transformation Officer for Mars Veterinary Health
VCA Animal Hospitals, a global leader of comprehensive veterinary services and part of Mars Veterinary Health, recently announced the appointment of Patty Wu as president, effective May 2024. Wu succeeds Todd Lavender, DVM, who, following a successful 20 years at VCA, will become chief transformation officer of Mars Veterinary Health. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside [&hel[...]
Stella & Chewy’s Announces Leadership Changes, Marie Moody Appointed Interim CEO
Stella & Chewy’s, the category leader in the raw pet food space, has announced the appointment of Marie Moody to interim chief executive officer and the promotion of David Kapic to president, effective immediately. Moody, who founded the company in 2003 and has served on the board of directors for more than 15 years, assumes […]