There was some big news in the pet industry today, as Amazon launched its own line of pet products. The pet line, sold under the brand name Wag, is exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers. Ten types of Wag dry dog food are currently available, and Amazon plans to add pet
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Pet Spending Hits New Record
Pet spending in the U.S. has spiked to greater heights than ever before, reaching a record $69.51 billion in 2017 according to final statistics released this week by the American Pet Products Association. This marks an increase of four percent, or nearly $3 billion, over the 2016 final spending record
Nestle Purina PetCare to Open New Facility
Nestle Purina PetCare has announced plans to build a $320 million manufacturing and distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia. The factory is expected to add 240 new jobs over the next five years to the Purina workforce (which currently boasts more than 8,000 employees). Purina hasn’t opened a new U.S. factory