Volume 6 Issue 5 November 2023 CONTENTS 16 Custom manufacturing Treating customers like partners is the business model that's led to success at Custom Veterinary Services. 35 Beyond the bowl The J.M. Smucker Company provides a peek behind its pet food and treat strategy following a significant divestiture. 61 Dental delights 16 Dental treats serve as a convenient offering for pet parents seeking to improve their pets' oral health. TRENDS 10 Mergers and acquisitions 61 Dental treats REGULATORY 29 Trade update 35 69 FORMULATION 45 Inclusions 53 Extending formulation versatility EQUIPMENT 69 Processing systems OPERATIONS 16 Custom Veterinary Services 35 The J.M. Smucker Company 75 Environmental stewardship DISTRIBUTION 85 International distribution 61 Pet Food Processing knows how important it is to have timely access to the vital industry information and insights we provide. As current conditions may delay the normal delivery schedule of Pet Food Processing, we encourage you to access our digital editions at petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions and sign up for Pet Food Processing's newsletters by visiting petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions. For assistance please e-mail us at subscriptions@sosland.com. Cover: Custom Veterinary Services serves as a contract manufacturer serving the pet nutrional supplement segment. Photo source: Custom Veterinary Services INNOVATIONS 90 Products and services 92 Patents & MORE 06 Off the leash 08 Business briefs 94 Events 98 Sit, stay, read 97 Ad index www.petfoodprocessing.net | November 2023 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 5http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/petfoodprocessing/ https://www.facebook.com/PetFoodProcessing/ http://www.petfoodprocessing.net