Wet food, treats weigh down Blue Buffalo sales in Q1 09.21.2023 By Jordan Tyler Parent company General Mills is combatting consumer mobility, cautious spending and input cost inflation.Read More
AFIA details animal food industry challenges, reiterates commitment to finding solutions 09.05.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The association has detailed several hurdles for processors and how it will continue to support pet food and animal feed manufacturers.Read More
The J.M. Smucker Co. remains steadfast on new strategy despite suffering sales 09.01.2023 By Jordan Tyler The company reported dollar share gains for its core pet food and treat brands over the first quarter.Read More
Navigating the pet industry: Insights for emerging brands 08.30.2023 By Nicole Kerwin and Jordan Tyler Four women founders of pet industry companies offer advice to emerging pet businesses.Read More
Better Choice continues uphill climb toward sustained profitability 08.25.2023 By Jordan Tyler A recent co-manufacturing partnership could be the light at the end of a long tunnel of supply chain disruptions.Read More
Russia’s latest move set to further constrict pet food supply chain 07.24.2023 By Arvin Donley, Susan Reidy, and Nicole Kerwin The country’s decision to back out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will likely create an even more constricted supply chain for the pet food and treat industry.Read More
Midwest experiencing driest crop year 07.20.2023 By Drew Lerner According to World Weather, three months of below-normal rainfall may soon cause losses in production.Read More
Women in the Pet Industry: Meet Ulyana Fitsa of Kormotech 07.12.2023 By Jordan Tyler Ulyana Fitsa, chief supply chain officer at Kormotech, has been with the Ukrainian pet food producer since its inception in 2003.Read More
PMA, ILWU reach tentative labor agreement 06.26.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Prior to the agreement, port disruptions in the West Coast heavily impacted the retail supply chain.Read More
Podcast: Navigating the pet food supply chain 05.17.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Dana Peirson shares action plans for ingredient procurement, transportation and retaining labor.Read More