BARK Confirms CEO Decision to Withdraw from Great Dane Ventures
BARK, Inc., a leading global omnichannel dog brand, has announced that after discussion with the Special Committee of the company’s Board of Directors, Matt Meeker, the company’s Chief Executive Officer […]
GO Raw Enacts Stop Sale of All Quest Products, Expands Cat Food Recall Due to Low Thiamine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its report on Go Raw’s 2026 recall of freeze-dried product. Go Raw LLC is expanding its February 2026, voluntary recall by adding […]
Paw Prosper Acquires Blue-9, Expands Conditioning & Fitness Solutions for Pet Professionals
Paw Prosper, an animal health and wellness platform dedicated to helping pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully, today announced the acquisition of Blue-9 Pet Products, a leader in […]
FDA Alert: Florida-Based Elite Treats Recalls Chicken Chips Due to Salmonella Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, Florida, is recalling a single lot of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs (6-ounce bags) […]
FDA: Go Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Quest Cat Food Due to Low Thiamine Levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that Go Raw LLC is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets, 10oz bag, lot […]
Pure Treats, Makers of PureBites, Acquires Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries
Pure Treats Inc., and its leading brands of dog and cat treats and toppers, has agreed to acquire Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries, including its premier manufacturing facilities in […]
Nasta Pet Food Acquires FirstMate Pet Foods to Accelerate North American Expansion
Nasta Pet Food, a French-based, family-owned international group specializing in ultra-premium pet nutrition, announces the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent premium pet food manufacturer based in British Columbia, […]
Pet Food Institute Introduces Elise Fennig as New President, CEO
The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, has announced that Elise Fennig has been named […]
Spain’s Agrolimen Acquires Fresh, Human-Grade Dog Food Brand Ollie
Agrolimen, a family-owned global food group with a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term stewardship, recently announced the purchase of Ollie, a well-known fresh, human-grade dog food brand in […]
2026 Retailer Excellence Awards Nominations Close on April 3
Pet Age is calling attention to the challenges and successes of brick-and-mortar retail, as well as the strong, interconnected community of the pet industry, by unveiling its inaugural Retailer Excellence Awards […]
FDA Warns Against Feeding Raaw Energy Dog Food Due to Bacterial Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning pet owners that eight samples of Raaw Energy dog food have tested positive for one or more types of pathogenic (harmful) […]
Examining Regional Distributors: The Lifeblood of Independent Pet Retailers
The pet industry is one where regional distributors play a vital role in retail success. Regional distributors have long served as crucial steppingstones for brands that are entering the market […]



















