Marks & Spencer (M&S), the UK retailer, has entered the private label pet food category with the launch of a new own-brand range named Paws & Pals. The range introduces 13 new lines across kibble, treats and toppers for cats and dogs. Developed in-house, the products feature grain-free recipes made with “100% real ingredients”, high meat content, and added vitamins and minerals. Existing Boost pet products have also been incorporated …
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VAFO Group, the Czech-founded European pet food company, has acquired Pets Deli, a German direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet food brand. The transaction expands VAFO Group’s presence in Germany and adds a digital platform offering wet food, dry food, raw feeding, snacks and supplements for dogs and cats. Pets Deli will continue to operate under its own brand, with future plans focusing on accelerating D2C growth, expanding the product portfolio and using …
Central Garden & Pet Company, the US pet care and gardening business has agreed to acquire an 80% majority stake in German pet accessories and snacks supplier Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG for €400 million ($471 million). The transaction represents a significant milestone in Trixie’s history spanning more than 50 years and is intended to support sustainable growth, innovation and international expansion. Under the terms of the agreement, Trixie …
Assisi Pet Care, the London-based pet care group has acquired Forthglade the Devon-based natural pet food manufacturer for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Okehampton, Forthglade specializes in minimally processed wet and dry dog food and natural treats. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Okehampton and distributes through grocery retailers, independent pet stores and online channels. In the year to 30th September 2025 Forthglade Foods Ltd …
Nestle Purina, the pet food division of Swiss food group Nestle, is investing CHF 520 million ($580 million) in a new wet pet food plant and integrated logistics platform in Mantova, Italy. Starting operations in 2029, the facility will produce super-premium wet pet food for cats and dogs to meet growing demand across Europe. The investment will bring the number of Purina production sites in Europe to 15, serving an …
Champion Petfoods, the Canadian pet food manufacturer, has announced the grand opening of its C$32 million ($23.5 million) Global Innovation and Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. The pilot facility, located at the company’s NorthStar Kitchen, was funded by parent company Mars. The centre is designed to develop, evaluate and refine new recipes, proprietary technologies and product concepts for its Orijen and Acana brands before scaling them to high-volume production. According …
Umios, the Japan-based food production and distribution company, has announced that its board of directors has resolved to acquire a 51% equity stake in Malaysian pet care holding company Pet World International (PWI). The transaction, valued at approximately ¥11,400 million ($71 million), will be executed through a newly established holding company. Following the acquisition, PWI will become a specified subsidiary of the company. Operating across Southeast Asia with Malaysia as …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your primary goals and expectations for the NACS Show 2026 in Las Vegas? Our goal every year is largely the same: we want to show attendees the future. This means developing dynamic Education Sessions and a robust exhibit hall that not only looks at what …
The Nutriment Company (TNC), a European supplier of natural pet food, has expanded its operations through the acquisition of Frostfutter Perleberg, a German premium dog and cat food supplier. Based in Perleberg in northern Germany, Frostfutter Perleberg specialises in species-appropriate raw feeding (BARF) products, sourcing human-grade meat from regional farms. Operating its own on-site slaughterhouse, the company processes fresh batches of food daily, alongside a portfolio of premium wet food, …
Mars, the global confectionery and pet care giant, has announced plans to invest A$200 million ($132 million) in its Australian manufacturing operations by the end of 2027. The investment is intended to expand production capacity, fuel innovation, and support the company’s renewable energy ambitions across its six regional factories. According to a company press release, the funding follows more than A$450 million ($297 million) spent over the last five years …
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