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    Pet food has evolved over the years, so much so that the products we feed our pets are processed and formulated as carefully as the human food counterparts. Our Pet Food content offers best practices and innovations in the form of articles, case studies, and more.

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    People on the Move

    General Mills Announces Senior Leadership Changes

    Andy Hanacek
    Dec. 6, 2023
    With Sean Walker, group president, International, heading into retirement, General Mills is shifting responsibilities and announcing promotions.
    Pet Food

    Post Holdings Closes Acquisition of Perfection Pet Foods

    Andy Hanacek
    Dec. 4, 2023
    Deal announced in October is expected to bolster Post’s processing capacity in support of its fast-growing pet food portfolio.
    Courtesy of Antelope Pets
    my perfect pet food display
    Pet Food

    Pet Foods Processor My Perfect Pet Acquired by Antelope Pets

    Andy Hanacek
    Dec. 1, 2023
    Antelope adds My Perfect Pet to its growing roster of brands in the pet consumables marketplace.
    Portfolio
    Business Strategies

    Smucker’s Closes Hostess Acquisition, Announces Leadership, Structural Changes

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 8, 2023
    The J.M. Smucker Co. announces a shuffling of business units and leadership changes to incorporate the new Hostess businesses and brands.
    Careers

    Post Holdings: President/CEO Vitale Will Take Unexpected Medical Leave of Absence

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 6, 2023
    Executive vice president and COO Jeff Zadoks will step in as interim CEO while Robert Vitale recovers from an undisclosed medical condition.
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    Alternative Protein

    Tyson Foods Makes Significant Investment in Insect Ingredients Company Protix

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 18, 2023
    Tyson acquired a minority stake in the Netherlands-based company, and the two will enter into a joint venture to construct a facility in the U.S. for pet, livestock and aquaculture...
    Courtesy of Hill's Pet Nutrition
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    Pet Food

    Hill’s Pet Nutrition Opens New Wet Pet Food Plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 16, 2023
    New, smart manufacturing facility will produce more than 170 varieties of wet pet food over 365,000 square feet.
    kvanhorn
    "Internet, meet Eleanor. She's watching the rain. Expect a lot of photos of black dog silhouettes from now on!"
    Pet Food

    General Mills to Close Pet Treats Plant in Independence, Iowa

    Andy Hanacek
    May 8, 2023
    Blue Buffalo facility, acquired in July 2021, will shut down by the end of the year.
    JeepersMedia
    Rachel Ray Nutrish Dog Food
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    J.M. Smucker, Post Holdings Complete Deal for Pet Food Brands, Processing Facilities

    Andy Hanacek
    April 28, 2023
    Post Holdings gains five pet food brands, the private-label business and manufacturing and distribution facilities in three municipalities.
    Courtesy of Dr. Marty Pets
    Dr Marty Pets
    Pet Food

    Dr. Marty Pets Open Golden Pet Manufacturing Plant in Richfield, Wis.

    Andy Hanacek
    April 7, 2023
    Dr. Marty Pets expects facility to help boost its production to serve more global markets.
    Jay Shouldol
    "Blue Buffalo Cat Food"
    Capital Spending

    General Mills Breaks Ground on Blue Buffalo Indiana Plant Expansion

    Andy Hanacek
    March 28, 2023
    Richmond, Ind., facility celebrated its grand opening four years ago, and this expansion will increase its footprint by more than 40 percent by the end of 2024.