A chicken is among the top 5. Two dogs, two cats and a chicken round out the top five in the 2018 Pet Rich List, a Forbes-like ranking of the wealthiest pets, compiled by insurance comparison...

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(PRESS RELEASE) Nielsen has acquired GfK’s pet specialty point-of-sale business. The acquisition effectively doubles Nielsen’s coverage of the pet specialty segment by adding neighborhood pet...

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Nationwide presented the Hambone Award. Ziva and Zeus, a pair of German Shepherds from Medical Lake, WA, are the...

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If you missed the latest “Pets+ Live!” show, you can watch a replay of host Candace D’Agnolo’s conversation...

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Several brand extensions are planned. The pet food and treats category has become J.M. Smucker Co.'s, accounting for 38 percent of the company's revenue, Food Business News reports. CEO Mark...

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(PRESS RELEASE) IRVING, TX — Animal Supply Company has added or expanded distribution with 11 brand partners: Almo Nature, Butcher’s Prime, FirstMate, Green Coast Pet, Halo, Merrick Pet Care,...

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Planet Dog makes Orbee durable toys, plush and travel products. DENVER, CO -- Outward Hound has acquired dog toy company Planet Dog. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in...

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Jim talks with Paul Furse about joint ventures. What if there were a way to get customers through the front door at no up-front cost? There actually is, says marketing expert Jim Ackerman. In...

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It’s called NaturPak Pet. BELOIT, WI — Natural food manufacturer and co-packer IPM Foods is expanding into the wet pet food market with the launch of NaturPak Pet. The company will be...

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Mike Doan ODYSSEY PETS, DALLAS, TX Mike Doan knows pets. He has a lifetime love of animals and 35 years in pet retail,...

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