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      <title>Nulo unleashes new cold-pressed pet food format</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The new format is produced using low and slow cooking methods to preserve nutrients and ensure high digestibility, establishing new category for the industry.</p>]]>
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      <title>Report: Where to build, expand and invest in manufacturing across America</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Global Location Strategies has compiled a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of various metro locations across the United States.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>VAFO Group launches super-premium cat snacks</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Brit Care Cat RAW Treats seek to provide felines with health benefits and palatable flavors. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Furvor debuts functional bone broth</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The product is likened to “Gatorade for active dogs.”</p>]]>
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      <title>AFIA trade rep joins federal supply chain committee</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Gina Tumbarello, senior director of global strategies, policy and trade for the AFIA, will serve on the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Open Farm debuts latest pet food innovation</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Goodbowl builds on the brand’s commitment to transparency, sustainability and animal welfare.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Woof accelerates distribution through Pet Food Experts</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The dog enrichment and treat brand is expanding its national footprint in independent pet retail stores.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Austin and Kat expands footprint in the south</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The holistic, hemp pet care brand has partnered with Nelson Wholesale Service.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Women in the Pet Industry: Meet Ruth Stedman Marriott of A Pup Above</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Inspired by her own dog, this founder is on a mission to “change dog food for good.”</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Fera Pets teases new supplements at Global Pet Expo 2024</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The company showcased its new Whole Food Multivitamin, Postbiotics Plus, and Collagen Plus supplements, as well as a pet balm.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>MicroHarvest joins Food Fermentation Europe</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The company produces sustainable, protein-rich ingredients through biomass fermentation.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Portland Pet Food Company expands international distribution</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Caesars Diffusion will sell PPFC products in Hong Kong.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Premium dog treat producer planning $85 million facility expansion</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Crump Group is enhancing production capacity and sustainability at its plant in Nashville, NC.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>No bones about it: Ensuring food safety</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Safeguarding products against cross contamination is made easier as containment solutions and strategies evolve.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Seasoned pet industry leader named CEO of Carnivore Meat Company</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Heather Govea will leverage decades of experience to support the company’s continued growth.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Pet Expo 2024 to set ‘Innovation in Motion’</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This year’s show floor will feature several new-and-improved experiences.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Packaged Facts: The pet industry boom period is over</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The market research firm expects the industry to return to pre-pandemic growth levels over the coming years.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bioriginal, POS unveil sustainable Omega 3 line</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The global Omega ingredient supplier has developed a line of Omega 3 fish, algal and plant-based oils.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bredwell to make Global Pet Expo debut</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Illinois-based dog treat brand will highlight new and existing dog treats.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Royal Canin North America names new senior director </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Greg McDaniels will lead the company’s pet specialty, retail and omnichannel business unit.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Muenster Milling opens new freeze-drying facility</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The new plant advances the company’s reputation as a turnkey co-manufacturing partner for both kibble and freeze-dried pet foods and treats.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>BrightPet’s Blackwood brand gets ‘modern facelift’</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The brand will debut its new look and enhanced formulations at Global Pet Expo 2024.</p>]]>
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      <title>Recent study concludes CBD is safe for healthy dogs</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>At a daily dose of 5mg per kg of body weight, no significant long-term risks were observed.</p>]]>
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      <title>Natalia Ball named global chief growth officer of Mars Pet Nutrition</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>She will be tasked with leading the growth of the company’s most popular pet food brands.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Shameless Pets launches into Costco</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The brand’s upcycled Bananas for Bacon dog treat will be available in the Texas area.</p>]]>
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      <title>Nestlé Purina’s Ohio plant set to be fully operational in 12 months</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Purina has not built a facility from the “ground up” since 1975.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>New CESAR Mini-Pouches offer on-the-go feeding convenience</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The new product line by Mars Pet Nutrition features culinary-inspired wet recipes for dogs.</p>]]>
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      <title>Trace debuts pet products at Natural Products Expo West</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Four new pet products will support various pet needs including immunity and joint care.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The PetIQ brand now offers products for dogs of all sizes, as well as for cats.</p>]]>
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      <title>ZIWI USA hires new account manager</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Julie Daigle brings more than 20 years of pet industry sales experience to her new role.</p>]]>
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