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Northwest Naturals Achieves Historic Designation as Approved for Human-Grade Pet Food, Treats
Northwest Naturals, a leading producer of raw pet food, and Morasch Meats, its USDA-inspected manufacturing facility, are proud to announce their achievement as one of only five companies in the United States to receive full approval from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for labeling their products as human-grade pet food and human-grade pet treats. Agricultural […]
Earth Day: Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N’ Wash Celebrate Pet Product Recycling Milestone with TerraCycle
Pet Supplies Plus, the largest pet retail franchise in the United States, and Wag N’ Wash, the emerging self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise, are celebrating a recycling milestone in light of Earth Day. Since announcing a commitment to sustainability in October 2023, the brands have collected and recycled three and a half tons of […]
Pet-Centric Marketing Agency Matrix Partners Wins Multiple AVA Digital Awards
Matrix Partners recently announced its achievement of being recognized by the AVA Digital Awards. The marketing agency secured top distinctions, including two coveted platinum awards on behalf of Wee Away – for Website Redesign and Website Store Front – as well as gold awards for Van Ness Pet Products’ Facebook, Honey I’m Home’s Instagram and […]
Innovafeed Expands to US, French Agtech Firm Opens Insect Innovation Center in Illinois
Innovafeed, a global leader in the production of insect ingredients for high-quality animal feed, pet food and plant nutrition, inaugurated its North American Insect Innovation Center (NAIIC) in Decatur, Illinois on the 18th of April. This pilot plant is the first step of the rising French agtech’s industrial expansion to North America and aims to scale up […]
World Champion Track Standout Gabby Thomas, Pug Rico Race to Top with Nulo’s ‘Fuel Incredible’
Nulo recently announced it is spotlighting the extraordinary partnership between Gabby Thomas, the American track and field sensation, and her pug, Rico, as they join the company’s “Fuel Incredible” campaign. This initiative celebrates the remarkable bond between athletes and their pets, emphasizing the integral role of nutrition and companionship in reaching the pinnacle of performa[...]
Petcurean Donates 194,000 Meals to Canadian Pet Rescue Groups, Food Banks Facing Food Shortages
Petcurean, the award-winning manufacturer of premium pet food brands Go! Solutions, Now Fresh, Gather and Summit, recently announced the donation of 194,250 meals of premium quality pet food to rescue groups and pet food banks in Manitoba in response to the animal overpopulation crisis that the province is facing. On April 16, 34 pallets of pet […]
VSI Partnership Expands Meowijuana, Doggijuana Collections Across Western U.S.
SmarterPaw LLC its recently announced its distribution partnership with Veterinary Service, Inc. (VSI), a premier distributor in the pet industry. This collaboration will expand the availability and distribution of SmarterPaw’s award-winning brands, Meowijuana and Doggijuana, to retailers across the Western U.S. VSI’s extensive distribution network covers 2,500+ retail stores west of the Rocki[...]
Carnivore Meat Company Announces New Sustainability Initiatives Ahead of Earth Day
Carnivore Meat Company has unveiled the expansion of its sustainability initiatives aimed at significantly reducing its carbon footprint. These innovative measures include additional case pack optimizations, joining The Pet Sustainability Coalition and partnering with The Green Project to track and monitor its carbon footprint. Carnivore Meat Company provides dogs and cats with premium-quality, ra[...]
Guide Dogs for the Blind Rideshare Survey Results Reveal Most Respondents Denied Access
Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) recently announced the findings of its first North American rideshare survey among people who are blind or visually impaired, with more than 83 percent of respondents reporting they been refused service, and many stating they had been denied multiple times when traveling with their guide dog. The 16-question survey […]
Central Bark Signs Largest Multi-Unit Franchise Deal Across North Philadelphia, Suburbs
Central Bark, the premier whole dog care franchise and industry pioneer, is proud to announce the signing of its largest multi-unit franchise agreement to date in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding North Philadelphia suburbs. Leading Central Bark’s growth in North Philadelphia is Christian Lampone, who recently executed the multi-unit development agreement. For Lampone, the journey [&[...]
Happy Cat Hotel & Spa Continues Expansion, Introduces Three New Franchise Locations
The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa is announcing its latest expansion, with three new franchise locations set to open soon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Norwalk, Connecticut. Since its establishment in 2014 by founders Chris and Meg Raimo, Happy Cat Hotel & Spa has revolutionized the pet care industry, providing cat lovers […]
American Pet Products Association Announces 2 Additions to Board of Directors
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) recently announced two new board members for 2024. Kevin Fick, former CEO and current board member of PetWise Brands, and Josh Patterson, vice president of sales North America for Vital Essentials, a Carnivore Meat Company brand, have joined APPA’s board of directors. “On behalf of the entire APPA board, I […]
