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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.
May 2025
MAY 6
Stella & Chewy's Joins Forces with PetSmart to Expand Access to Premium Raw and Natural Pet Nutrition
More than 80 Stella & Chewy's products, including freeze-dried raw meals, toppers, kibble and treats, launched at PetSmart stores nationwide and online.
April 2025
APR 30
Stella & Chewy's to Bring Premium Raw and Natural Pet Food to More Pets
The company announced another grocery retail expansion, reported as H-E-B stores, as part of its push beyond pet specialty stores.
APR 28
Earthborn Holistic Celebrates Earth Day
Midwestern Pet Foods described Earthborn Holistic's Earth Day activities and sustainability commitments.
APR 25
Stella & Chewy's Expands Reach with Meijer to Bring Premium Raw and Natural Pet Food to More Pet Parents
Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried raw food, kibble and treats became available at Meijer stores and online.
APR 15
Nulo Launches National Effort to Support Humane World's 'More Than a Pet' Campaign
From April 15 to June 30, Nulo donated one meal to Humane World for Animals for each bag of Nulo dry food bought at more than 450 participating retailers.
March 2025
MAR 21
Midwestern Pet Foods' Earthborn Holistic Reports on Environmental Initiatives
Earthborn Holistic reported progress on its UPCs for Trees, recycled packaging and TerraCycle bag recycling programs ahead of Earth Day 2025.
February 2025
FEB 26
AvoDerm Settles Avocado Deception Class Suit From Pet Owners
The defendants settled the consumer suit over AvoDerm's avocado claims, and Judge Jon S. Tigar dismissed the proposed class action.
January 2025
JAN 21
Farmina Pet Foods Earns 2024 Business Insider Awards for Best Dry Cat Food and Best Small Dog Breed Food
Farmina announced that Business Insider named its products the best small dog breed food and the best dry cat food in its 2024 awards.
December 2024
DEC 18
Pet Food Experts Welcomes FirstMate to All-Star Brand Portfolio
US distributor Pet Food Experts announced it would start distributing FirstMate pet foods across its seven US regions beginning in December 2024.
DEC 12
ORIJEN Pet Food and Disney Celebrate the Release of "Mufasa: The Lion King"
Orijen ran a co-marketing campaign with Disney for the film's release, including a TV spot and a sweepstakes. The campaign focused mainly on cats.
DEC 3
Earthborn Holistic Dry Dog Food Named 2024 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award Winner
The redesigned Earthborn Holistic dry dog food packaging won a 2024 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award.
November 2024
NOV 25
IAMS Brand Gets Oversized Dog Balloon Stuck, On Purpose, En Route to Parade to Raise Awareness of the Issue of Overweight Dogs
IAMS staged a pet obesity awareness stunt in Chicago. The campaign promoted IAMS Adult Healthy Weight dry dog food and an online healthy weight hub.
October 2024
OCT 24
AvoDerm Pet Food Makers Defeats Class Claims in False-Ad Suit
A federal judge in Northern California denied class certification in a suit alleging that AvoDerm marketing overstated the brand's avocado content.
OCT 24
Stella & Chewy's Launches E-Commerce Platform to Make Raw Feeding and Treating More Accessible for Pet Parents
The brand launched a direct-to-consumer website selling nearly 100 freeze-dried raw products, treats and kibble, with discounts for subscriptions.
September 2024
SEP 5
Eukanuba and Canine Companions Celebrate National Service Dog Awareness Month with New "Feed Eukanuba, Fuel Independence" Campaign
From September through December 2024, Eukanuba pledged $20 to Canine Companions for each bag of its dog food 28 lb or larger sold, up to $100,000.
SEP 4
NUTRO Brand's First-of-its-Kind Farmers Market for Dogs is Raising Awareness About the Vital Importance of Soil Health
Nutro announced a farmers market event for dogs at The Grove in Los Angeles on September 14, 2024, to promote its GREATER GROUND soil health initiative. The brand says it has committed $5 million through 2027 to help farmers adopt soil health practices.
August 2024
AUG 13
Bring Your Dog to Dinner During the First-Ever CESAR Restaurant Weekend
Cesar partnered with Tripadvisor and five New York City restaurants on a dog-friendly dining weekend. The restaurants served menus featuring Cesar Mini-Pouches and Wholesome Bowls.
July 2024
JUL 31
FDA releases report on Purina complaints investigation
This article reports on the FDA summary of its review of Purina adverse event reports. The FDA did not confirm a product defect.
JUL 26
Solid Gold celebrates 50 years
This article marks the brand's 50th anniversary and reviews its history, from founder Sissy McGill and Hund-N-Flocken to its 2020 acquisition by H&H Group.
JUL 18
Nulo Pays Tribute to Pets, Debuting Television Spot Showcasing the Role These Companions Play in the Lives of Elite Athletes
Nulo debuted a TV spot in its Fuel Incredible campaign featuring athletes such as Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel with their pets.
How This Feed Works
Brand news is found in press releases, brand newsrooms and the pet food trade press.
We write a short summary and link to the original. The ones that change what an
owner should do get a full story of their own.
Discontinued stories come from our own checks of each brand's current range. The date is
when we confirmed the change, which can be weeks after the brand made it. Reviews of
discontinued foods stay online with three alternatives each.
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