Import Export News – March 20, 2025

Annual Adjustment of CFIA Service Fees The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) adjusts its service fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the Service Fees Act. This requirement ensures that the CFIA’s service fees keep pace with the costs of providing services.  The next annual adjustment will result in an increase of the […]

Job Offer: Sales Representative for MyFamily Canada

About MyFamily Canada: At MyFamily Canada, we specialize in crafting premium pet identification products, including handmade tags, collars, and leashes. Our core business revolves around providing pet ID tag engraving machines, enabling retailers and businesses to offer personalized pet identification solutions. The Pet Industry Boom: Since 2020, the pet industry has experienced significant growth, reflecting a rising […]

Industry Expertise Needed in Remote Pet Care Solution Research Project

Calling All Pet Care Innovators!   Are you passionate about enhancing pet well-being through technology? Meet Krista Kang, Executive MBA student at the University of Alberta, School of Business, who is researching an innovative Remote Pet Care solution that leverages smart technology to improve the pet ownership experience.  As part of her research, Krista is conducting […]

Import Export News – March 4, 2025

Import update for raw pet food from New Zealand (CFIA Notification) New Zealand ceased exports of raw or minimally heat-treated pet food containing avian origin ingredients to Canada in December 2024 due to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), with the exception of avian ingredients produced prior to December 2, 2024. New requirements […]

Welcome Patience Manon, Our New Membership, Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

Patience Manon is an experienced program manager with over eight years of experience. Her expertise lies in improving resource mobilization by developing organisations’ portfolio, engagement with stakeholders and the design of critical programs and projects that boost brand engagement. She’s bilingual (French, English) and has worked with several international organizations in Africa and the West. […]

Almo Nature new position – job posting | Territory Manager Toronto

Territory Manager – Toronto, Ontario, Canada Do you have a soft spot for cats and dogs? Do you have a desire to join a company that not only produces products you can stand behind, but also actively works to make a difference in the world? Almo Nature Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Italy-based Almo Nature […]

Trade Tariffs – Response and Action

On January 23rd, Pets Canada sent a letter to federal MPs expressing the deep concerns of the pet industry regarding the threat and imposition of substantial tariffs by the United States on Canada, as well as potential retaliatory tariffs from Canada. These tariffs could have negatively impacted small businesses and pet families across the country. […]

Join the Sales Team at PLB International

Join a Quebec-based company with a passion for pets! 🐾 We are looking for a National Sales Manager (Canada and USA) to join our team and contribute to the growth and success of our brands! Have you heard about us? At PLB International, we share your passion for animals.For over 55 years, our family-owned Quebec […]

Creative Agency MÉ&Co. Wins Multiple Awards at Best of CAMA2 2024

Awards Recognize the Excellence of Cargill Canada’s “Timeless” Marketing Campaign Montreal, December 16, 2024 – Creative agency MÉ&Co. is proud to announce its victory at the Best of CAMA 2024, which took place on November 7 in Calgary. MÉ&Co. won the prestigious award in the “Web Advertising” category for its online campaign. The agency was […]

Big Changes for Big Country Raw

(Smithville, ON) – Big Country Raw Ltd. is changing their business name to Big Country Pet Co. This timing coincides with the launch of their new and improved exclusive B2B website www.bigcountrypetco.ca. “Wanting to honour the legacy of the name Big Country, we have made the decision to rename our company to Big Country Pet […]