Mars Inc. Appoints Alastair Child as Chief Sustainability Officer to Drive Net Zero Goals

2025-01-29T21:49:26+01:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: European, General, people, Pet Food Manufacturer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Mars, Inc. has appointed Alastair Child as its new chief sustainability officer, effective February 3, succeeding Barry Parkin, who is retiring after more than 40 years with the company. [...]

Vafo Group Expands with Dagsmark & Petco, Showcases Innovation at Annual Meet Up

2025-01-29T21:19:16+01:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: European, General, Ingredients Manufacturer, Insurance, Pet Food Manufacturer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Vafo Group hosted its second annual Family Meet Up this January, bringing together over 100 employees from nine countries for three days of collaboration and celebration. Chairman Pavel Bouška [...]

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Launches ‘Welcome Home’ Campaign to Support Pet Adoptions in 2025

2025-01-29T20:51:27+01:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: Asian, General, Pet Food Manufacturer, South America, Survey, US|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has introduced its "Welcome Home" adoption initiative to facilitate pet adoptions in early 2025. Partnering with Pasadena Humane and 13 other shelters, the company is covering [...]

Coperion Consolidates U.S. Operations to Boost Efficiency and Customer Support

2025-01-27T21:19:46+01:00January 27th, 2025|Categories: European, General, Ingredients Manufacturer, Pet Food Manufacturer, US|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Coperion, a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Inc., is consolidating its North American operations to enhance efficiency. Its Salina, Kansas, operations will relocate to facilities in Whitewater, Wisconsin; Sabetha, Kansas; and [...]

Ecuador Exempts Pet Food from VAT, Boosting Industry Growth and Affordability

2025-01-25T22:58:58+01:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: General, law, Pet Food Manufacturer, South America|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Starting February 1, 2025, pet food in Ecuador will be exempt from VAT, thanks to advocacy by the Ecuadorian Committee for Pet Nutrition (CENMA). This policy is expected to [...]

The Nutriment Company Expands Portfolio with Acquisitions of The Dog’s Butcher and Your Pet Nutrition

2025-01-25T22:52:01+01:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: European, General, Pet Food Manufacturer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The Nutriment Company has acquired two UK-based pet nutrition firms: The Dog’s Butcher, specializing in raw dog food made with locally sourced ingredients, and Your Pet Nutrition, renowned for [...]

Musti Group Acquires Stake in Norwegian Veterinary Clinics to Expand Pet Services

2025-01-25T20:41:18+01:00January 23rd, 2025|Categories: European, General, Ingredients Manufacturer, Pet Food Manufacturer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Musti Norge AS, a subsidiary of Musti Group, has acquired a 40% stake in Petrus Veterinærer AS through a share subscription agreement. Petrus, which operates two profitable veterinary clinics [...]

United Petfood Expands in Germany with New Managing Director Klaas Krüger

2025-01-23T21:45:17+01:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: European, General, people, Pet Food Manufacturer, position|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

United Petfood, a prominent private label pet food manufacturer in Europe, has reinforced its presence in Germany with the appointment of Klaas Krüger as Managing Director Germany. Krüger, a [...]

Alpha Pet Ventures Acquires JR Pet Products to Expand Premium Pet Snack Portfolio

2025-01-23T21:50:34+01:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: European, General, Ingredients Manufacturer, Pet Food Manufacturer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Alpha Pet Ventures, a leader in premium pet food brands, has acquired the UK’s JR Pet Products, known for natural dog chews and treats. JR Pet Products, founded by [...]

Alinatur Partners with Petco Mexico to Launch Premium Pet Food Brand Bravery

2025-01-23T22:07:28+01:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: European, General, Pet Food Manufacturer, US|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

In 2024, Alinatur, a Spanish pet food company, entered Mexico’s premium pet food market by partnering with Petco Mexico to launch its Bravery brand. Bravery offers premium products featuring [...]

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