Vital Essentials to Reveal Exciting New Product Innovation at Global Pet Expo 2025
Vital Essentials announced it would debut Soft Nibs at Global Pet Expo 2025, with 10 new items including its first fish blends and first pork recipe.
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March 2025
Brutus Bone Broth Expands With New Product Formats and Subscription Service
Trade coverage of the same expansion, including a new Probiotic Pork Bone Broth Powder that the company says improved digestive function in its clinical trials.
Brutus Bone Broth Expands Product Line with Innovative Offerings to Meet Evolving Pet Needs
The brand launched functional health subscription boxes, powdered Meal Topper Mega Packs and 16.9 oz Mini Cartons of its dog bone broth.
VICTOR Pet Food Introduces Sensitive Skin and Stomach Line for All Ages
VICTOR launched three chicken-free Sensitive Skin and Stomach dog foods: Salmon Meal and Brown Rice, Grain-Free Lamb Meal and Sweet Potato, and Beef Meal and Brown Rice.
November 2024
Natural Balance Pet Foods Launches New Health Protection Line for Dogs
Natural Balance launched Health Protection, a dry dog food line with prebiotic fiber and probiotic-coated kibble. It came in five varieties, including puppy and small breed formulas.
August 2024
Now Fresh Good Gravy Among Petcurean's Newest Innovations to Debut at SUPERZOO
Petcurean announced Now Fresh Good Gravy, a bone broth coated kibble for all breed and small breed adult dogs that can be served dry or mixed with water. It was set to reach US and Canadian retailers in fall 2024.
June 2024
ACANA Pet Food Team Launches "Lights, Camera, Classics" Program to Celebrate New ACANA Classics Recipes
Champion Petfoods introduced ACANA Classics in the US, a line of three dry dog foods: Chicken & Barley, Salmon & Barley and Beef & Barley. The launch came with a movies-in-the-park promotion and a sweepstakes.
May 2024
Kroger revamps private label pet line
Grocery Dive reports that Kroger expanded Abound with new dog and cat food varieties and redesigned packaging, with more cat formulas and dog treats to come.
Kroger launches new Abound pet food products, redesigned packaging
Supermarket News covers the six new Abound products, including four dry dog food recipes, and the updated packaging.
Kroger Recognizes National Pet Month with New Abound Pet Food Varieties
Kroger launched new Abound dog and cat foods in redesigned packaging. The dog foods include Wild Beginnings Beef, Venison & Lamb and three Pro Vet Formulated recipes: Healthy Weight, Skin & Coat and Small Breed.
John Legend, Chrissy Teigen launch Kismet pet brand
Retail Dive reported on the couple's first joint business, priced from $17.99 to $89.99 and sold direct on the brand's website. The recipes were developed with board-certified veterinary nutritionists.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend Launch Kismet Premium Dog Food, Lifestyle Goods for Modern Pet Parents
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend launched Kismet with two dry food recipes, treats and merchandise sold at kismetpets.com. Dr. Kwane Stewart joined as chief veterinary officer.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend launch dog brand Kismet
The article covers the launch of Chicken & Barley and Salmon & Brown Rice dry foods plus beef and salmon treats. It names Mathé Young Mosny as CEO.
April 2024
Royal Canin Unveils Expansion to Gastrointestinal Portfolio, Announces Five New Diets
Royal Canin added five veterinary gastrointestinal diets, three of them for dogs, including Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein and Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dog.
March 2024
Wellness Pet Company Introduces Wellness CORE+ for Cats and Dogs and Expands Product Lines
Wellness launched CORE+ dry dog foods, including Beef & Barley and Large Breed recipes, plus Complete Health Adult Beef & Barley and new Bowl Boosters toppers.
CESAR Canine Cuisine Unveils New Wet Dog Food Mini-Pouches for Convenient On-the-Go Canine Dining
Cesar launched Filets in Gravy wet food mini-pouches in Filet Mignon, Rotisserie Chicken and Wood-Grilled Chicken flavors. They come in single, 10-, 20- and 40-count packs.
Go! Solutions Launches New Functional Pet Food and Treats to Expand Collection of Solutions-Oriented Premium Pet Food
Go! Solutions launched Benefit Chews, its first dog treats, in four functional varieties made with upcycled ingredients. A limited-ingredient salmon recipe for cats launched at the same time.
February 2024
Open Farm Officially Launches Premium Kibble/Topper Innovation Goodbowl for Neighborhood Pet Retailers
Open Farm launched Goodbowl, an oven-baked kibble and freeze-dried raw topper line. It includes three dog recipes made with chicken, grass-fed beef or salmon and brown rice.
January 2024
Fromm Family Foods Launches Bonnihill Farms, Brand's First Fresh Frozen Food for Dogs
Fromm launched Bonnihill Farms, a gently cooked fresh-frozen dog food line (CHICKiBOWLS, BEEFiBOWLS, TURKiBOWLS) made at its Columbus, Wisconsin facility. It became available through select distributors in early 2024.
Hill's Pet Nutrition to Unveil Prescription Diet Innovations; Highlight Weight Management Resources During VMX 2024
Hill's announced Prescription Diet z/d Low Fat Hydrolyzed Soy for dogs with food and fat sensitivities, expected in mid-March 2024, and Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Low Fat for dogs, expected in June 2024.
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