Jordan Tyler

NEW YORK — The Pet Industry Network (PIN) announced May 28 it will host its virtual Growth Summit 2024 from June 11 to 13. The free, three-day event will offer pet industry professionals a myriad of educational and networking opportunities.

SAN DIEGO — Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced May 28 the appointment of several people to its executive leadership team. The shuffle comes after Ron Coughlin, former chief executive officer, stepped down in March, at which point board member Mike Mohan assumed the interim CEO role.

CHRÁŠŤANY, PRAGUE — VAFO Group’s CARNILOVE brand announced May 20 the launch of a new dog treat portfolio delivering freeze-dried meat treats to satiate canines’ instinctual cravings. According to the company, these new Freeze-Dried Meat Treats for dogs are high in fresh meat and gently processed to retain taste, aroma and essential nutrients.

In a decentralized, state-by-state regulatory environment, Pet Food Compliance offers a one-stop-shop to save brands time, money and hassle.

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Jackie Clayton, analytics and data science lead at Mars Petcare UK, is crunching numbers and tracking trends to help the company improve the lives of pets and their people.

PetSafe Brands’ new Outlast Cat Fountain, the world’s first cat fountain without a traditional pump that keeps pets hydrated and healthy. This fountain stops owners from having to constantly refill their pet's water bowl and worrying about it getting dirty. With its advanced filtration system, the Outlast Fountain ensures that pets always has access to clean, fresh water. Its large capacity means less frequent refills, giving owners peace of mind whether at home or away. It is designed to keep water cool and refreshing for hours.

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Pet supplement brand Pet Honesty announced Aug. 7 the launch of a new liquid supplement line to complement its recently launched range of powdered supplements for dogs and cats. These new collections expand upon Pet Honesty’s vast soft chew portfolio and meet emerging demand for alternative supplement formats.

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