“ Marie Moody PET BUSINESS: Stella & Chewy’s is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. How have the company and the raw food category evolved since you got into the business? MARIE MOODY: When I started Stella & Chewy’s 10 years ago, I was operating out of my apartment on the Upper West Side [of Manhattan]. Now, we have a corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, which includes a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. And…”
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“ PET BUSINESS: What inspired you to start H2O4K9? BRYCE LIEN: I’m a dog lover, and I live an active lifestyle with my lovely spouse. Our three dogs are a part of our family and go with us just about everywhere. On one of our outings, our puppy,…”
“ Pet Business: What benefits do carrying licensed products provide to pet specialty retailers? Steven Shweky: Oftentimes, consumers are more attracted to licensed brands because they recognize the brand. Owners want to provide their pets with the highest quality items, which is why they prefer products coming from…”
“ Jennifer DiGrazia PET BUSINESS: What separates PawFlex Bandages from traditional bandages for humans?JENNIFER DiGRAZIA: PawFlex Bandages are non-adhesive, so they will not stick to fur, rip fur out or cause any type of pulling discomfort. All of our bandage designs feature a unique non-slip…”
“ Leonard Powell PET BUSINESS: When was Hi-Tek Rations founded? What was the impetus behind the creation of the company?LEONARD POWELL: I started Hi-Tek Rations in 1988. I’ve enjoyed a long career in animal nutrition—first with Purina and later with Moorman’s— throughout which I have been committed to producing…”