March 24, 2020

 PIF Statement on Pet Business Closures

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) received a number of queries from pet industry businesses seeking clarity on whether their organizations can still operate during this time of lockdown. Guidance regarding […]

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March 24, 2020

Animal Health Trust Releases a Statement Amid COVID-19

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) announced earlier this week that the following period of dire financial constraints, and now the economic implications of COVID-19 having a direct effect on funding, […]

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March 23, 2020

Mud Bay Hiring Seasonal Workers

As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the US, Mud Bay further highlighted their commitment to keeping the Pacific Northwest pets fed while keeping the community safe. The company’s stores remain […]

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March 23, 2020

Petcurean Donates 270K Pet Meals Across Canada

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Petcurean, a Canadian premium pet food manufacturer, is donating 270,000 meals of premium quality dog and cat food to support the important work […]

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March 23, 2020

Petco Invests $2 Million in New Partner Assistance Fund to Support Employees in Need

Petco launched an employee relief fund to provide ongoing support to Petco’s 27,000+ partners as they face the effects of COVID-19 as well as future hardship in other times of […]

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March 23, 2020

16th Annual Global Pet Expo Wraps Successful Show, Highlighting the Importance of Trade Shows

Andrew Darmohraj, evp and COO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) last week announced Global Pet Expo successfully wrapped its 16th show with solid numbers during the three-day premier […]

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March 23, 2020

Pet Food Industry Designated Among Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers by Homeland Security

Workers who play a role in the supply and production of ingredients and the manufacturing of pet food are among the list of ‘Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,’ as designated by […]

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March 19, 2020

Spectrum Brands Global Pet Care Acquires Omega Sea

Spectrum Brands, an indirect subsidiary of Spectrum Brands Holdings, a leading global branded company committed to delivering strong brands and exciting innovation, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the […]

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March 19, 2020

PetSmart Charities Commits up to $1 Million to Support Animal Welfare

In support of animal welfare across North America amid the coronavirus pandemic, PetSmart Charities, a leading funder of animal welfare, has committed up to $1 million to support pets and […]

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March 19, 2020

C.J. Foods Completes Acquisition of American Nutrition, Inc.

C.J. Foods, a custom manufacturer of specialty dry pet food for leading US super premium brands, announced today it has completed its acquisition of American Nutrition. The combined entity is […]

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