Weekly Roundup
Friday · 6/5/2026 · Issue #351
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Repetitive, heavy, and hard to staff. Sound familiar?
Case packing is one of the most physically demanding jobs on the floor, and one of the hardest positions to keep filled. Turnover is relentless, bags are heavy, and the production line can't wait.
Formic's Full Service Automated Case Packing was built to solve this. No CapEx, no lengthy procurement process, and no burden on your team to maintain it.
Just a line that runs the way it's supposed to: consistently, reliably, shift after shift.
Formic deploys, operates, and maintains the system for you. That means your managers aren't troubleshooting equipment at 6 a.m. Your team isn't scrambling to cover labor gaps. And your line keeps moving no matter what.
Pet food lines across the country are already running consistently with Formic. The others are still lifting 30 to 50-pound bags all day.
Why manufacturers are making the switch:
• Eliminate labor bottlenecks by reducing dependence on hard-to-fill case packing roles.
• Improve consistency and keep production running reliably across every shift.
• Avoid major upfront costs with a solution that requires no CapEx investment.
• Remove maintenance headaches since Formic deploys, operates, and services the system.
• Increase throughput by reducing downtime and keeping lines moving.
There's a better way.
Quick Hits
👮♂️ “Your dog has more situational awareness than you do”
🚶♂️ Is your dog getting enough walkies?
🚙 We are officially fans of this Cybertruck
📬 These cities have the most dog attacks on mail carriers
🦴 This new Kickstarter is promising to be the best, most durable dog toy ever
😡 If you live in one of these states and hike with your dog on public lands, you should watch this
🏠 Pets are becoming multifamily housing’s biggest revenue opportunity
Pet Spending Defies Economic Uncertainty, Study Finds
New research suggests pet owners continue protecting pet budgets even as broader consumer spending softens.
Raw Pet Food Consolidation Continues With New Acquisition
Nutriment has acquired Yorkshire Raw Feeds as competition intensifies across the premium nutrition segment.
Private Equity Firm Exits South African Pet Care Brand Marltons
RMB Ventures has exited Marltons, marking another notable transaction in the global pet industry.
Animal Health Startups Merge After 9x Revenue Growth
Curafyt and Imby unite under Curafyt Group, combining 850+ veterinarians and more than 50,000 customers.
Moego Expands Franchise Reach With Central Bark Partnership
The software provider continues strengthening its position among multi-location pet care operators.
Japan’s Premium Pet Food Boom Shows No Signs Slowing
Health-conscious pet parents are fueling demand for higher-end nutrition products across Japan.
Elanco Prepares New Product Wave to Drive Growth
The animal health giant is counting on upcoming launches to strengthen future performance.
Tractive Teams Up With Swiss Insurer Calingo
Swiss pet owners can now receive reimbursement for Tractive subscriptions through qualifying Calingo insurance plans.
Pet founders and operators — we're putting together an industry-wide Tech Stack Report to better understand the software, tools, and platforms powering pet businesses. If you have two minutes, we'd greatly appreciate your participation. All responses will remain completely anonymous, and no personal or company-specific information will be shared. We'll send the final report and findings to participants once it's published.
Famous Border Collie Feared Sold to Dog Meat Restaurant
A beloved social media dog vanished in China and is now at the center of a disturbing investigation.
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Scientists Have New Clues
Researchers are uncovering new insights into one of the most common and puzzling dog behaviors.
This Company Is Helping More Vet Students Afford School
Paw Prosper expanded its scholarship program to support veterinary students and continuing education professionals.
Dogtopia Just Created a Canine Expert Council
The daycare giant is bringing trainers, behavior specialists, and veterinary experts together to improve dog wellness.
Lost Dog Runs a Mile Straight to Daycare
After getting loose in New York City, one dog headed directly to his favorite daycare looking for help.
In case you missed it, catch up on Monday’s newsletter.
Plus, check out our latest podcast with Anthony Gatti, CEO of PetPax Co. — listen here.
Plus, check out our latest podcast with Anthony Gatti, CEO of PetPax Co. — listen here.
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