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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.

March 2025

Open Farm Unveils Epic Blend High-Protein Superfood for Dogs

Open Farm introduced Epic Blend, which combines oven-baked kibble with air-dried meat and organ pieces, in beef, chicken and salmon recipes. It was set to launch in April 2025.

Wellness Pet Introduces New Lineup of Customized Nutrition at Global Pet Expo 2025

Wellness introduced CORE+ Sensitive Skin & Stomach and Complete Health Sensitive Skin & Stomach dry dog foods made with salmon and pre-, pro- and postbiotics.

Portland Pet Food Company to Debut Winnie's Lamb N' Rice Homestyle Dog Meal

The company announced a lamb and rice homestyle dog meal for July 2025, along with a four-pack variety multipack of beef, chicken, salmon and pork meals.

Natural Balance and Canidae Unveil Significant Pet Food Innovations at Global Pet Expo 2025

Ethos Pet Brands showed more than 100 new and refreshed products at Global Pet Expo 2025. For Natural Balance these included the Health Protection and Specialized Nutrition dry and wet dog food lines.

Vital Essentials to Reveal Exciting New Product Innovation at Global Pet Expo 2025

Vital Essentials announced it would debut Soft Nibs at Global Pet Expo 2025, with 10 new items including its first fish blends and first pork recipe.

Brutus Bone Broth Expands With New Product Formats and Subscription Service

Trade coverage of the same expansion, including a new Probiotic Pork Bone Broth Powder that the company says improved digestive function in its clinical trials.

VICTOR Pet Food Introduces Sensitive Skin and Stomach Line for All Ages

VICTOR launched three chicken-free Sensitive Skin and Stomach dog foods: Salmon Meal and Brown Rice, Grain-Free Lamb Meal and Sweet Potato, and Beef Meal and Brown Rice.

November 2024

Natural Balance Pet Foods Launches New Health Protection Line for Dogs

Natural Balance launched Health Protection, a dry dog food line with prebiotic fiber and probiotic-coated kibble. It came in five varieties, including puppy and small breed formulas.

August 2024

Now Fresh Good Gravy Among Petcurean's Newest Innovations to Debut at SUPERZOO

Petcurean announced Now Fresh Good Gravy, a bone broth coated kibble for all breed and small breed adult dogs that can be served dry or mixed with water. It was set to reach US and Canadian retailers in fall 2024.

June 2024

ACANA Pet Food Team Launches "Lights, Camera, Classics" Program to Celebrate New ACANA Classics Recipes

Champion Petfoods introduced ACANA Classics in the US, a line of three dry dog foods: Chicken & Barley, Salmon & Barley and Beef & Barley. The launch came with a movies-in-the-park promotion and a sweepstakes.

May 2024

Kroger revamps private label pet line

Grocery Dive reports that Kroger expanded Abound with new dog and cat food varieties and redesigned packaging, with more cat formulas and dog treats to come.

Kroger Recognizes National Pet Month with New Abound Pet Food Varieties

Kroger launched new Abound dog and cat foods in redesigned packaging. The dog foods include Wild Beginnings Beef, Venison & Lamb and three Pro Vet Formulated recipes: Healthy Weight, Skin & Coat and Small Breed.

John Legend, Chrissy Teigen launch Kismet pet brand

Retail Dive reported on the couple's first joint business, priced from $17.99 to $89.99 and sold direct on the brand's website. The recipes were developed with board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend Launch Kismet Premium Dog Food, Lifestyle Goods for Modern Pet Parents

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend launched Kismet with two dry food recipes, treats and merchandise sold at kismetpets.com. Dr. Kwane Stewart joined as chief veterinary officer.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend launch dog brand Kismet

The article covers the launch of Chicken & Barley and Salmon & Brown Rice dry foods plus beef and salmon treats. It names Mathé Young Mosny as CEO.

April 2024

Royal Canin Unveils Expansion to Gastrointestinal Portfolio, Announces Five New Diets

Royal Canin added five veterinary gastrointestinal diets, three of them for dogs, including Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein and Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dog.

March 2024

Wellness Pet Company Introduces Wellness CORE+ for Cats and Dogs and Expands Product Lines

Wellness launched CORE+ dry dog foods, including Beef & Barley and Large Breed recipes, plus Complete Health Adult Beef & Barley and new Bowl Boosters toppers.

CESAR Canine Cuisine Unveils New Wet Dog Food Mini-Pouches for Convenient On-the-Go Canine Dining

Cesar launched Filets in Gravy wet food mini-pouches in Filet Mignon, Rotisserie Chicken and Wood-Grilled Chicken flavors. They come in single, 10-, 20- and 40-count packs.

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