Cranswick enters UK by acquiring Grove Pet Foods
The dog food producer Grove Pet Foods was acquired from the leading food producer Cranswick. Grove produces dry dog food under several labels and its own Vitalin and Alpha [...]
Italian pet food producer SANYpet introduces new management team
CODICO announced its new CEO Jean-Marc Baduel and new general manager Giorgio Massoni. At present, Baduel is general manager at the company, that acquired SANYpet earlier in 2021. The [...]
Worldwise announced acquisition of FurHaven
Worldwise, a Californian pet supplier, acquired FurHaven, a 2004 founded enterprise, to enter new markets in Europe, Asia and America. Financial terms have not been disclosed though. The company [...]
Zooplus announced expansion through GXO partnership
GXO Logistics, Inc., a world-wide contract logistics provider, disclosed a contract over several years with Zooplus. The design, implementation and management of a new automated fulfillment center in Bor, [...]
Symrise announced acquisition of egg protein manufacturer Schaffelaarbos
By acquiring Schaffelaarbos, the German group Symrise prepares its expansion in the pet food industry in Europe. The acquisition will be completed later in January. Symrise will enlarge ist [...]
Linxis Group acquired Shaffer
Linxis Group could extend its mixing technologies by acquiring Shaffer industrial mixers and manufacturing equipment from Bundy Baking Solutions. The Bundy company will stay minority owner though. Linxis acquisition, [...]
2021: a year of acquisitions and mergers
In spite of the Covid-19 situation, many pet industry companies made big acquisitions and mergers in 2021. Probably, the biggest deal was the €3.7 billion ($4.3b) offer by Hellman [...]
70 % of Croci acquired by Mandarin fund
The independent private equity company Mandarin Capital Partners bought 70 per cent of the Croci Group. This deal shall push the company’s expansion in international markets. According to reports, [...]
ADM announced acquisition of Chinese pet nutrition company
On Dec. 22 ADM announced the acquisition of Invivo Sanpo, Tianjin, China-based pet nutrition company. Since Invivo Sanpo was founded as a joint venture in 2017, ADM is full [...]
Inspired Pet Nutrition reveals plans on the acquisition on Pet Food UK
The UK-based pet food and treat manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition revealed plans to acquire Pet Food UK. Pet Food UK, founded in 2009, owns the brands Barking Heads, Meowing [...]