Record-breaking prices of pet products in Italy
According to the trade magazine PetB2B, dog and cat food prices increased by 19% from January to December in Italy referring to the Italian platform Trovaprezzi. In September, the [...]
Sven Schlager was appointed new Chief Brand Officer at Petgood
Sven Schlager was appointed Petgood’s new chief brand officer and managing director for Germany. The company intends to evolve the brand and expand into new markets this year. Schlager [...]
Zooplus and Royal Canin in price battle
The online retailer Zooplus does not stick to latest price increases by pet food manufacturer Royal Canin. The retailer has informed its customers about the “excessive” price increase on [...]
Adisseo announced acquisition of Nor-Feed
Adisseo has announced the acquisition of the French animal nutrition additive producer Nor-Feed. Adisseo aims to expand and push the development of ingredients for animal feed. 20 years ago, [...]
Trend in Japan – pet ownership and pet industry
Although the number of pet owners increased in times of pandemic, the trend of decreasing pet ownership has begun several years ago. This year, Japan’s pet industry expects [...]
Insect protein manufacturer receives funding
The Swedish pet food producer Petgood receives a funding of €2.5 million supported by Axel Johnson and the VC fund Course Corrected which will be used to push the [...]
Purina voluntarily recalls some prescription dog food products
Pursuant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Nestlé Purina PetCare has started a recall for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) [...]
Swedencare announced takeover of Custom Vet Products
Swedencare has acquired Custom Vet Products for £10.5 million (€12M) aiming to push the company’s goal of launching soft chews in Europe. “This acquisition will help us add new [...]
Alarming results of Salmonella research in pet food
Last year, the Animal and Plant Health Agency found out that 8.1 per cent of all bacteria contaminations existed in raw pet food. The bacteria types Salmonella Typhimurium and [...]
Mars Petcare announced acquisition of Champion Petfoods
Mars Petcare has acquired Champion Petfoods, according to an announcement by the company on 1 November. There have not been disclosed any further detail of the deal. Champion Petfoods, [...]