Open Farm dog food rolls out at PetSmart stores
Open Farm expanded to nearly 1,700 PetSmart stores across the United States and Canada, with its foods also listed online.
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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.
June 2026
Canidae Launches New Brand Campaign to Highlight the Stories Behind Pure Farm To Bowl Recipes
Canidae launched an integrated campaign showing where the ingredients in its Pure Farm To Bowl dog food come from, including lentils from North Dakota. The release says the line was reintroduced in September 2025.
May 2026
Purina Announces Grand Opening for New Ohio Pet Food Factory
Purina announced the grand opening of its new pet food factory in Ohio.
Annamaet Petfoods Celebrates 40 Years, Commits to Donating 40,000 Meals to Pets in Need
Pet Age reported on Annamaet's 40th anniversary and its pledge to donate 40,000 meals to dogs and cats in need during 2026.
Kibbles 'n Bits and Char-Griller Fire Up Grilling Season and Introduce Triple Steak Flavor for Dogs
Kibbles 'n Bits teamed up with Char-Griller and bull rider J.B. Mauney on a grilling-season sweepstakes promoting its Triple Steak Flavor dry dog food, sold at Walmart and other major retailers.
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Bond Pet Foods Receive FDA No-Objection Letter
Bond Pet Foods and Hill's said the FDA issued a no-objection letter for Lamb Protein Yeast, an animal protein made through precision fermentation, for use in dog food at up to 15 percent of the finished product.
Weruva introduces new lickable treats, meal toppers
Weruva launched Dogs in the Kitchen Pantry Pours, gravy meal toppers for dogs made with chicken or beef bone broth, in four varieties. It also launched Pantry Pours lickable treats for cats.
Stella & Chewy's turns rescue-dog devotion into a global benchmark for pet food safety
A company profile covering its Oak Creek manufacturing complex, SQF Level 2 certification, co-packed raw-coated kibble, and its expansion into mass retail and grocery.
Nature's Recipe 'Natural' Dog Foods Contain Synthetic Ingredients, Class Action Lawsuit Claims
A proposed class action filed against Post Consumer Brands in federal court in New Jersey (Panossian v. Post Consumer Brands) says Nature's Recipe food is marketed as natural but contains synthetic ingredients. These claims are allegations only.
April 2026
Lake County family files class-action lawsuit against Blue Buffalo, claiming food killed their dog
An Illinois couple filed a proposed class action alleging that Blue Wilderness grain-free food contributed to their dog's fatal dilated cardiomyopathy. General Mills said the case is without merit and moved to dismiss it.
Rachael Ray Nutrish Brings Home Cooking Inspiration to Pet Mealtime; Unveils New Creative Campaign
The brand put the Rachael Ray name back on its packaging and launched a national 'Home Chef-Inspired Bowls' campaign with cookbook author Jenn Lueke.
Mars and Strava announce partnership
Mars announced a partnership between IAMS and Strava that lets US dog owners log activities with their pets using a new Pet Tag feature.
Eukanuba reimagines premium dog food with performance and wellness formulas
Trade coverage of the Eukanuba portfolio renovation, which covers puppy, adult, performance, senior, weight management and lamb-based formulas.
Native Pet Enters Next Phase of Growth with Key Leadership Additions
Native Pet named new leaders for supply chain, research and development, and pet specialty sales.
Annamaet Petfoods Celebrates 40 Years!
The company announced its 40th anniversary and a yearlong initiative to donate 40,000 meals to shelters and rescues.
New Puppy Formula from Zignature Addresses Demand for Targeted Early-Life Nutrition
Zignature added a Puppy Formula with Super Grains to its Select Cuts line, made with lamb and whitefish, oats, millet, barley and goat milk, for release in spring 2026.
Eukanuba Announces Diet Renovations, Innovates to Fuel Extraordinary Dogs
Eukanuba announced a renovated lineup of 26 recipes (19 dry, 7 wet) across its Growth & Maintenance, Premium Performance and Solutions lines, with new packaging and bag sizes. The lineup debuted at Global Pet Expo in March 2026.
Global Pet Expo Recognizes Best in Show at 16th Annual New Pet Products Showcase
Wisdom Air-Dried From the Air by Earth Animal took third place in the Sustainable Pet category at the 2026 Global Pet Expo New Products Showcase.
Michigan-Based Dr. Tim's Pet Food Launches Science-Backed CBD Line for Pets
Dr. Tim's launched three hemp-derived cannabinoid products for pets: CBD Balance, CBDerma Calm and CNS Serene CBD. These are supplements, not dog food.
Weruva introduces new recipes, bone broths
Weruva added Awesome Everything to its Awesome Functions dog line, with three wet recipes and its first Super Bone Broths for dogs. The products are sold on Weruva's website, at Chewy and at other retailers.
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