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Pet Food Institute names director of government relations
Morgan Beach has joined the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as the director of government relations. She will represent PFI, whose members make 98 percent of U.S. pet food and treats, on federal legislative matters. “Nearly... more »
Global Pet Expo to honor famed veterinarian Evan Antin
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are pleased to announce Dr. Evan Antin, famed veterinarian, as the 2019 recipient of Global Pet Expo’s annual Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding... more »
Top 5 trends in 2018 for pets
Pet Food Express (PFE) is sharing the top 5 trends for California pets in 2018, and they include a bigger focus on nutrition, alternative therapies and intellectual stimulation for pets. The Oakland-based company is basing... more »
California bans pet store sales of non-rescue dogs, cats
A California law banning pet stores from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019. Pet store operators will have to provide records of origin for the animals or face... more »
2019 Global Pet Expo set for March 20-22
As the first pet industry trade show of 2019, Global Pet Expo gives attendees the opportunity to see first-hand the newest pet products before they hit store shelves. Presented by theAmerican Pet Products Association (APPA)... more »
Holiday gift shopping for the adventurous car-loving dog dad
Finding a unique gift for a dog dad may not always be the easiest task. After all, how many frisbees, tennis balls and chew bones could one pup possibly have? This holiday season, if you’re... more »
PetSmart among fastest-growing companies on Top 100 Retailers list
Pet products are hot, and PetSmart’s sales growth in 2017 is further proof of that. The Phoenix-based pet product chain had $7.667 billion in U.S. sales in 2017 to place 58th on the National Retail... more »
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