Higher sales volumes and improved manufacturing efficiency lifted Freshpet’s gross margin to 44.5%.
The paper-fibre packaging combines thermal insulation and cushioning, offering pet brands an alternative to conventional materials.
The PFI statement follows the Clean Label Project’s publication of findings on contaminant levels in cat food.
The new study is prompting debate over how to interpret the results against established pet food safety standards.
This follows its July launch of the more affordable Loop+ range for East African consumers.
The device aims to help pet owners identify changes in eating behaviour that could provide useful health insights.
The partnership will help prove what millions of pet families already know: pets do not just make life better; they make us healthier.
Thailand’s fast-growing pet food industry and position as the world’s second-largest exporter make it a key growth market for Purina.
The site is the company’s first ground-up factory in more than 50 years.
The aim is to produce around 400-500 tons from mid-next year onward to seed the market and support customer trials.