Former Blue Buffalo leader joins pet supplement brand – Pet Food Processing

Source: PetHonesty
AUSTIN, TEXAS — PetHonesty, a premium pet supplement producer owned by Vestar Capital Partners, announced Nov. 11 the appointment of Greg Reinhart, Ph.D., as vice president of research and development.
Reinhart most recently served as senior vice president of research and development for Blue Buffalo, a General Mills brand, for the last five years. Prior to joining the Blue Buffalo team, he spent 17 years with the Iams Company and Procter & Gamble Pet Care, where he held roles in strategic research, communication, and research and development.
“Dr. Reinhart’s expertise in pet health is unparalleled, and we are extremely excited for the elevated level of sophistication he brings to our product development initiatives,” said Ben Arneberg, chief executive officer of PetHonesty. “In addition to strengthening our Research & Development team, Dr. Reinhart’s wealth of knowledge in pet nutrition uniquely positions PetHonesty to bring world-class education and guidance to pet parents around the world.”
Reinhart has contributed to more than 250 scientific publications and 14 patents. He is currently a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and in 2014 was inducted to the Animal Sciences Hall of Fame at Ohio State for his animal nutrition leadership and human malnutrition research.
“I am thrilled to be joining the PetHonesty team,” Reinhart commented. “The company’s commitment to providing a natural and noticeable boost to pet health is inspiring, and I’m excited to help develop new products that will allow pet parents to enjoy more joyful, healthy years with their pets.”
Reinhart earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science, a master’s in non-ruminant nutrition, and a doctorate in nutritional biochemistry from The Ohio State University.
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