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& Chewy’ s operational efficiency,” states Jay.“ We’ re also pushing forward with new freeze-dried innovations in concert with our co-pack partners, and continuing to expand our retail footprint, adding a number of significant new retail partners over the last year. The business currently has about two percent household penetration in the US, and I’ d like to at least double that in the next three to five years, with a long-term goal of having Stella & Chewy’ s in ten percent of US households. I think that is a reasonable aspiration- FreshPet, the pioneer in bringing better pet food to the grocery store, has already surpassed that level.”
Jay concludes:“ What makes Stella & Chewy’ s different from other pet food brands is our unwavering focus on the relationship between pet parent and pet. From the very beginning of our story, Marie was willing to do whatever it took to help Chewy. Our products reflect the same intersection of love, connection and pet nutrition. That combination is what makes us unique.” ■
▲ Jay Thompson CEO
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