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Animals Like Us Hires Dennis Van Etten As Sales Director, Usa East
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW ZEALAND — Premium pet food company, Animals Like Us appoints Dennis Van Etten as Sales Director, USA East. In this newly created position, Van Etten will focus on utilizing his extensive pet industry sales and leadership experience to fuel growth for the company with retail and distribution partners in the US. He will be based in Delran, New Jersey and report to Rob Achten, CEO & Co-Founder of Animals Like Us.
Dennis Van Etten
“As the company continues its growth in North America, we are thrilled to welcome Dennis Van Etten to the Animals Like Us Family” said Robert Achten, CEO & co-founder. “Dennis has a deep understanding of the pet retail industry in the United States, and with his skill, knowledge and his passion for growing pet food brands we look forward to working with him to support Independent Pet retailers in the US.”
Van Etten has a proven track record of building brands and leading sales organizations while simultaneously cultivating successful working cultures. Van Etten has over 20 years of pet industry experience at the Director level with successful stints with Canidae Pet Foods and Petcurean. In those positions, he achieved consistent year-over-year growth while leading a team of territory, region and key account managers.
“Animals Like Us delivers a premium, innovative, and differentiated Freeze-Dried raw product offering that I am excited to bring to retail partners, pet parents and their four-legged family members,” said Van Etten. “I am honored to partner with this amazing team and be a part of Animals Like Us’ next chapter of growth.”
About Animals Like Us
Animals Like Us is a pioneering force in pet nutrition, co-founded by Jeremy Moon and Rob Achten in 2019. Dedicated to creating innovative and affordable dietary solutions that harness the best of science and nature. Animals Like Us RawMix50 recipes are a game-changer for dog diets, made using a world-first technique that freeze-dries whole chunks of raw, fresh meat and organs to lock in the nutrition. This 50% whole prey mix of New Zealand meats and organs is blended with 50% high protein bites to create a meal that’s a full sensory delight. The result is a bowl that’s colorful, chunky and delicious. Like granola for dogs. The company is headquartered in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Learn more by visiting www.animalslikeus.com. Independent retailers interested in stocking and selling the Animals Like Us portfolio of products are invited to contact Animals Like Us at usatrade@animalslikeus.com.
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