February 26, 2016

Mexican Officials Implement 16% Sales Tax on Pet Food

Government officials in Mexico implemented a 16 percent sales tax on processed pet food. This new tax will go into effect on Jan. 1.   The new tax is intended […]

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February 26, 2016

Q&A with Brad Kriser

Pet Insight Interview Brad Kriser, CEO, Kriser’s Brad Kriser founded Kriser’s in 2006 with the goal of creating a positive and educational retail experience for consumers. After founding The Barking […]

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February 26, 2016

Q&A with Joe Crump – President of Crumps’ Naturals

Pet Insight spoke with Joe Crump, President of Crumps’ Naturals about the future of the dog treats category and how today’s challenges are guiding future opportunities. Crump offered his perspective […]

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February 26, 2016

Riverside Company acquires Kyjen

The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, has acquired Kyjen Co, a manufacturer of pet gear. Financial terms of the acquisition were not made public.            Kyjen is a […]

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February 26, 2016

Interview with Gary Hingst, Salix Animal Health

Gary Hingst is EVP of Salix Animal Health, a leading supplier of dog chews. Pet Insight had the opportunity to talk with Hingst and discuss food safety, driving growth in […]

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February 26, 2016

Interview with Randy Boyd, Radio Systems

Randy Boyd is the CEO of Radio Systems Corporation, which produces dog and cat products under the PetSafe brand name. Pet Insight had the opportunity to talk with Boyd about […]

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February 26, 2016

Petsense buyer fills director of merchandising position

Petsense has named Linda Sabo as the company’s new director of merchandising.  Sabo was promoted from her position as one of Petsense’s corporate buyers. While working for Petsense, Sabo has […]

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February 26, 2016

Chuck & Don’s to name new pet food buyer

Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet named a store manager to fill one of the company’s corporate buyer positions.             Jimmy Millard is schedule to be promoted to corporate food […]

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February 26, 2016

Arctic Paws moves to Arizona

An Alaska-based pet food company is heading south this summer and moving to Arizona. Arctic Paws, home to Yummy Chummies dog treats, says the decision to change locations was prompted […]

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February 26, 2016

Pet Planet implements new distribution system

The pet supplies franchise is partnering with PETSlinkDistribution. PETSlink Distribution’s Jason Howe will head up business and will be the the main contact to establish partnerships with Pet Planet.

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