2020 PIJAC Awards Recognize Outstanding Pet Care Community Leaders

The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has honored six individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the pet care community during a ceremony held in conjunction with Global Pet Expo. PIJAC honored Allan Levey of Secaucus, N.J., with the Nancy G. Knutson Lifetime Achievement Award; Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to American Humane’s national director, Companion Animals and Government Affairs Keryn (Kerry) Rod; Eugene Bessette, of Ophiological Services in Archer, Fla., received PIJAC’s Pet Advocate of the Year Award; The Pet Store Pro team at the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) was honored with PIJAC’s Pet Care Community Leader of the Year Award; Pet Partners International was recognized with the Power of Pets Award; and PIJAC’s Chair’s Award of Excellence was presented to National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) president Patti Strand.

ZIWI Invests to Grow Venison Category in U.S.

ZIWI USA Inc. announced a price decrease for its ZIWI Peak Venison air-dried range from March 1, 2020, as a result of a reduction in New Zealand Venison prices. “The new pricing will give retailers the ability to lower shelf pricing and help their customers to solve protein-related allergy or food sensitivity issues at a much more attractive price. With no change to the recipe, this nutrient-dense limited ingredient option has 4700kcal/kg and delivers a cost-effective daily feeding serving size amongst venison products. We see this as a three-way win. Pet guardians will be able to save more at the till, their pets will thrive on the benefits of this high-quality recipe, and our retail customers will grow sales and profits from this high-value product,” said Mary Helen Horn, president of ZIWI USA. 

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