Set to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the transaction marks the fifth acquisition General Mills has announced or completed in the pet category.

Developments funded by the investment include upgrading existing production lines, revamping facilities for the factory’s 600 workers, and initiatives to improve energy efficiency and to help reduce carbon emissions.

At launch, chicken and beef pouches will be available, with more flavors coming soon.

Woof's wellness line includes products tailored to specific needs, such as joint health, allergy support, calming support and all-in-one nutrition.

The voluntary recall includes additional pet food products, with Best By Dates before 10/31/24, made at its Mount Pleasant facility, due to the products' potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 

The company is using AI technology and machine learning to produce enhanced meat for pet food.

CULT Food Science Corp. has expanded its pet food division by launching three new brands that utilize cell-based technologies.

The Clinton, Iowa facility expands capacity and production capabilities for Purina's pet care brands and adds a technical training center.

The $100 million first phase of the Center of Excellence is expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

Mars CEO Grant Reid is retiring after more than eight years in that role for the company, and 34 years in the industry. Poul Weihrauch, global president at Mars Petcare, will succeed Reid as CEO, effective at the end of September.