




Pet food and treat processors are troubled by a range of issues, from shifting trade and geopolitical dynamics to fluctuating interest rates and a weakening labor market. Alongside those concerns is the ongoing unpredictability of the supply chain. During the 2025 Pet Food Processing Exchange, held Oct. 19 to 21, Jim Ritchie, president and chief executive officer of RedStone Logistics, provided attendees with an overview of the macro-economic factors impacting the supply chain, the impact of supply and demand and how economic uncertainty is driving the freight market. Following his presentation, Ritchie shared his top takeaways with Kimberlie Clyma, editor of Pet Food Processing.
