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.
Thai pet food manufacturer i-Tail Corporation (ITC) completed its $160 million acquisition of Illinois/Wisconsin-based Phelps Industries (Phelps Pet Products), a US contract manufacturer of clean-label dog treats and specialty dog nutrition products, to expand its US manufacturing presence.
Veterinary Service Inc. will now supply both brands to independent pet stores west of the Rockies, a network of more than 2,500 retailers.
United Petfood signed an agreement to acquire Wellness Pet Company’s dry pet food production facility in Decatur, Arkansas, alongside a long-term supply agreement. The article does not name specific dog food products.
United Petfood signed an agreement to buy Wellness Pet Company's Decatur plant, along with a long-term supply agreement.
Purina’s new Batavia plant is producing dry pet food for three major brands, but the company has not named the specific recipes made there.
Dan Waters became CEO of the Boulder pet food maker on August 6, 2026, and also leads Made by Nacho. Michael Meyer moves to chairman.
Open Farm expanded to nearly 1,700 PetSmart stores across the United States and Canada, with its foods also listed online.
Purina announced the grand opening of its new pet food factory in Ohio.
Pet Age reported on Annamaet's 40th anniversary and its pledge to donate 40,000 meals to dogs and cats in need during 2026.
Native Pet named new leaders for supply chain, research and development, and pet specialty sales.
The company announced its 40th anniversary and a yearlong initiative to donate 40,000 meals to shelters and rescues.
Local business coverage of the Boulder company's acquisition of Made by Nacho.
The company acquired Made by Nacho, the cat food brand co-founded by Bobby Flay and Elly Truesdell. Flay joined as chief culinary officer, investor and board member across the cat and dog business.
The Evanger's Family of Brands, which includes Against the Grain, joined IndiePet, a nonprofit trade group for independent pet retailers.
Just Food reported that Nasta bought FirstMate for an undisclosed price and refinanced its business with a EUR 120 million facility from HIG WhiteHorse. The combined group expects about EUR 200 million in revenue in 2026.
Montreal-based Pure Treats bought Fairfield, California-based Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries for an undisclosed price.
Pure Treats Inc., parent of PureBites, acquired Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries. The combined business operates as Pure Treats Primal Pet Group.
The acquisition adds Primal's plants in Abilene, Texas and Montrose, Colorado to Pure Treats' operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
French family-owned Nasta Pet Food bought FirstMate Pet Foods of British Columbia. Nasta said FirstMate will run on its own, keeping its management, teams and manufacturing sites.
CFO Graeme Fleckney talked about Jinx's growth to more than 10,000 retail locations and said the company was exploring a Series C round.
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