Post Holdings projects recovery after sharp pet food volume drop
Post Holdings reported that fiscal 2025 pet food sales fell 11% to $1.6 billion. It said Kibbles 'n Bits showed strong consumption volume compared with the prior year.
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What dog food brands announce, and what we see change on the shelf: new recipes, recipe changes, discontinued foods and company news, each tied to the foods we review.
December 2025
November 2025
Pets Global Celebrates Anniversary with Industry Recognition, Retailer Support, Product Innovation
Pets Global, which owns Zignature, marked its 15th anniversary and won Pet Age's Power 50 award for the second year running. The article also recaps its 2025 launches, including the Select Cuts Kangaroo Formula.
September 2025
Nulo Named Official Pet Nutrition Partner of Team Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee signed a four-year partnership making Nulo Team Canada's official pet nutrition partner through the 2026 and 2028 Olympic Games.
Annamaet Petfoods Teams with Pet Solutions Group, Expands in Pet Independent Channel
Annamaet partnered with sales agency Pet Solutions Group to expand distribution among independent pet retailers in the US and Canada.
August 2025
Caduceus Software Systems Corp. Outlines Strategic Roadmap Toward Nasdaq Capital Market Listing and Corporate Rebranding
McLovin's parent company announced plans for a name and ticker change and a path from OTC trading toward a Nasdaq listing. It describes McLovin's as its flagship subsidiary, sold in more than 6,000 stores.
July 2025
Jinx expands into PetSmart as it nears $100 million in revenue under new leadership
Jinx expanded into about 1,500 PetSmart stores and named Kyle Banahan CEO, succeeding co-founder Terri Rockovich. The company said it was nearing $100 million in revenue.
June 2025
Stella & Chewy's Appoints Jay Thompson as New CEO
Former Generous Brands CFO Jay Thompson was named CEO, and founder Marie Moody, who had been interim CEO, stepped back from the executive role.
Farmina Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Reidsville, North Carolina
Farmina opened a $115 million, 150,000 square foot plant in Reidsville, North Carolina, its first US manufacturing site, and expects it to create 200 jobs over five years.
Bil-Jac Foods Welcomes New Chief Commercial Officer
Bil-Jac appointed Danny Waite, a longtime Hill's Pet Nutrition executive, as chief commercial officer.
May 2025
Mars builds on long-term U.S. investment with the opening of new $450 million Royal Canin facility in Ohio
Mars opened a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food factory in Lewisburg, Ohio, with up to 270 new jobs. Mars says it is Royal Canin's largest dry pet food factory globally.
April 2025
Bil-Jac Foods Appoints Michael Greenwell CEO
Bil-Jac named Michael Greenwell, formerly of Post Consumer Brands' pet division and The Honest Kitchen, as chief executive officer.
Ziwi: NZ's biggest pet food factory reduces production amid drop in demand
ZIWI slowed production at its Awatoto plant in Napier, citing lower global demand and an avian influenza outbreak in New Zealand. The article says the US is ZIWI's largest market.
Instinct Pet Food Partners with Demand Chain AI to Enhance Sales & Operations Planning Capabilities
Instinct partnered with Demand Chain AI to improve its demand forecasting, production scheduling and inventory planning as the company grows.
March 2025
Petcurean Demonstrates Ongoing Sustainability Leadership in Action in 2024 Sustainability Impact Report
Petcurean released its 2024 sustainability report. It highlights the upcycled ingredients in Go! Solutions Benefit Chews and progress on recyclable packaging.
February 2025
Royal Canin dog food plant in Rolla to shut down
Royal Canin said it would permanently close its Rolla, Missouri plant, ending production in April 2025 and moving manufacturing to other sites. The closure affected 105 employees.
January 2025
PE firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners invests in pet-food maker Bil-Jac Foods
Just Food reported on e2p's investment in Bil-Jac and noted that the financial terms and the size of the stake were not disclosed.
e2p Adds New Portfolio Company: Bil-Jac Foods
Chicago private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners invested in Bil-Jac Foods in partnership with Ray Kelly. Former Petco CEO Ron Coughlin joined the company as executive chairman.
November 2024
General Mills to acquire Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat feeding and pet treating business
General Mills agreed to buy the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star brands from NXMH for $1.45 billion. The deal also included two manufacturing plants in Joplin, Missouri.
September 2024
Better Choice Company Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire SRx Health for Approximately $125 Million
Halo's parent Better Choice agreed to acquire Canadian specialty pharmacy company SRx Health in an all-stock deal, with SRx holders to own about 85% of the combined company.
August 2024
Petcurean Celebrates 25 Years: Honouring a Legacy of Trusted Premium Pet Nutrition by Giving Back to Pets, People and the Planet
Go! Solutions maker Petcurean marked its 25th anniversary and announced a donation of 250,000 cat and dog food meals to rescues and shelters.
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