Nestlé, the Switzerland-based food and beverage group, is investing 157 million CHF ($176 million) to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The investment will enable increased production of Purina pet food and treats, including brands such as Felix, Friskies, Pro Plan and Purina One, supporting both domestic and international markets. According to Nestle, the expansion will utilize a high proportion of locally sourced raw materials, including poultry, …
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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 …
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 …
Mars, the USA-based multinational food and pet care manufacturer, is proposing to close its pet food production facility in Minden, Germany, as part of a strategic review of its operations. The proposal affects approximately 110 employees at the Minden site, which manufactures dry pet food brands including Pedigree, Crave, and Perfect Fit for more than 20 countries. Production is expected to end by late 2026, with volumes transferred to other …
United Petfood, the Belgian private label pet food manufacturer, has announced its entry into the Canadian market through the acquisition of a production facility in Drummondville, Quebec. The site, which focuses on the manufacture of dry pet food, was acquired from Legault Group as part of an asset deal for an undisclosed sum. The move marks United Petfood’s first manufacturing presence in North America. United Petfood, which has an annual …
United Petfood, the Belgian pet food manufacturer, and Lider Petfood, the Turkish pet food producer, have announced the acquisition of a dry pet food production facility in Kırklareli, Turkey. The companies have purchased the site from Maya Family, a Turkish pet food business. Located near Istanbul, the plant is intended to serve demand in both domestic and international markets. According to Lider Petfood, the facility’s equipment will allow for an …
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. You’ve often said that AI is currently facing a ‘trust’ test similar to the one physical brands face. Why is that the starting point for this conversation? It’s fundamental. The consumer has to trust your products, and it’s exactly the same with AI. When …
Nestle Purina, the pet care division of the Swiss food and drink giant, has inaugurated its largest-ever investment in Brazil with the opening of a new wet pet food factory in Vargeao, Santa Catarina. The BRL 2.5 billion ($470 million) facility is designed to significantly expand the company’s production of wet food for cats and dogs, nearly doubling its local capacity in the category. Equipped with next-generation production lines, the …
Pure Treats, the Montreal-based pet food business, has announced the acquisition of Primal Pet Foods from private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The transaction, which includes manufacturing sites in Texas and Colorado, was supported by Fredericks Michael & Co., who acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pure Treats. Pure Treats, the owner of the PureBites and PureSnacks brands, described the deal as a “transformational moment” for the company. Based in …
Nasta Pet Food, the French-based pet nutrition group, has announced the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent Canadian pet food manufacturer. Based in British Columbia, FirstMate is a family-owned business founded in 1989 that operates a fully integrated manufacturing model, including its own kibble facility and cannery. The deal, which also involves parent company Taplow Ventures, marks a significant milestone in Nasta Pet Food’s expansion into North America, the …
J.M. Smucker, the US food and pet products manufacturer, has announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves a $17.8 million capital investment in real property and $2.7 million for new equipment to support modernization and operational growth. According to the company, the expansion will add 28,000 sq ft of new space and renovate a further 32,000 sq ft. The Topeka site, …
Agrolimen, the Spanish food and pet care group, has announced the acquisition of Ollie, a New York-based fresh, human-grade dog food brand. Although financial terms were not officially disclosed, sources familiar with the transaction suggested the deal values the brand at over $600 million. Founded in 2016, Ollie operates a direct-to-consumer subscription model, utilizing national cold-chain distribution infrastructure to deliver veterinary-backed nutrition, including fresh food, treats and supplements, tailored to …
Wellness Pet Company, the US-based natural pet food manufacturer, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of Wellness Protein Bowls for dogs. The new range consists of wet dog food recipes designed to be served as either a complete, balanced meal or a bowl topper. According to the company, each bowl contains 38g of high-quality protein and is formulated without corn, wheat, soy or artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. …
The Nutriment Company (TNC), the Sweden-based provider of natural premium pet nutrition, has expanded into Poland through the acquisition of Warsaw-based Zoo Factory. The deal marks TNC’s tenth acquisition of 2025 and its first entry into the Polish market. Zoo Factory is a leading local distributor and manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, managing a portfolio of more than 250 products under brands such as Hilton and Animals. The …
Snellman Group, a Nordic pet food producer, has announced its acquisition of the British raw pet food brand Benyfit Natural from the Real Pet Food Company. Founded in 2014, Benyfit Natural is a producer of raw dog food, created and manufactured in-house at its East Sussex facility. Its range is available through independent and specialist pet retailers, as well as directly to consumers. Commenting on the move, Snellman Petfood business …
Brazilian pet food firm Grupo New Pet has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in the state of Sao Paulo. According to sources, the new 40,000 sq m plant will be dedicated to the production of dry dog and cat food and it is expected to triple the group’s production capacity, which currently stands at 25,000 tons per year. The plant marks the beginning of a new phase …
Pets Choice, the UK-based pet food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of various brands from the administrators of Kennelpak. Brands including Breederpack, Kennelboy, Kennelmaid, Duchess and Dylan will join the Pets Choice portfolio, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone, Vet’s Kitchen and Hownd. Kennelpak had brought in administrators in July. “It is obviously sad that Kennelpak recently went into administration, however I am delighted that we have rescued a number …
Zydus Wellness, the Indian nutrition and skincare firm, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alidac UK, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based supplement firm Comfort Click (CCL) and its three international subsidiaries located in Ireland, the USA and India. This transaction marks Zydus Wellness’s first international acquisition, and its first foray into the supplements space. The CCL portfolio includes the WeightWorld brand of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and sports nutrition, …
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the pet food company owned by investment funds CapVest and Parquest, has announced it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with French private equity firm Eurazeo SE for the acquisition of Ultra Premium Direct, France’s leading direct-to-consumer pet food company. Founded in 2013, UPD offers vet-developed products through a direct-to-consumer model that now reaches more than 285,000 customers. IPN claimed the purchase of UPD, following the …
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the pet food company controlled by investment firms CapVest and Parquest, has agreed to acquire Sopral, a French premium dry pet food manufacturer. Based in Plechatel in the Brittany region, Sopral offers products under the Pro-Nutrition Prestige, Pure Life and Protect brands. The company has a presence in over 50 countries and a workforce of more than 130, supported by a 13,400-square-metre manufacturing facility. Commenting on …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for the NACS Show 2025? We always focus on what attendees say they most want at the event. They tell us they like the format of the NACS Show: four days of learning, buying and selling, networking and fun — all designed to …
Royal Canin, a Mars affiliate, has announced the opening of its largest ever dry pet food factory in Lewisbur(OH) via a $450 million investment With a reported area of 450,000 sq ft, the new packaging centre is expected to produce enough dry pet food to feed four million pets every year. The site will also serve as a hub for the brand’s full regional dry kibble portfolio. Commenting on the move, …
Godrej, one of India’s leading home and personal care companies, has announced its first foray into pet food with the launch of the Godrej Ninja brand. Backed by a 500 crore INR ($60 million) investment over five years, Godrej Ninja is a dry dog food developed at the Nadir Godrej Centre, featuring probiotics, prebiotics and polyphenols for gut and immune health. Commenting on the launch, Godrej Pet Care chief executive officer Robert Menzies …
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced it has acquired Care TopCo, the owner of the Prime100 pet food brand, from private equity fund Quadrant PE for A$500 million ($317.5 million). Founded in 2014 in Melbourne, Prime100 offers both refrigerated and shelf‐stable products to pet speciality and other retailers across Australia, focusing on science‐based product lines and veterinary endorsement. Post acquisition, it will form part of Colgate-Palmolive’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition division. Commenting on the move, Colgate-Palmolive …
Meatly, a UK-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cultivated pet food in collaboration with pet food brand The Pack. Chick Bites, which is being launched in Pets At Home stores from this February, is described as a blend of plant-based ingredients with Meatly’s cultivated chicken. Meatly chicken is produced from a single cell sample taken from a chicken egg. Commenting on …
The Nutriment Company (TNC), a Swedish natural pet food firm, has announced the acquisition of The Dog’s Butcher, a UK-based raw dog food brand, marking its first acquisition of 2025. Headquartered in Stockholm and owned by Nordic private equity firm Axcel, TNC supplies pet food, including raw diets, snacks, and supplements, through retail, online platforms and pet shops throughout Europe. Its brands includes AniForte, Barfgold, Carnibest, Dibo, Energique, Leo & Wolf, …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star food brands, part of investment firm’s NXMH’s Whitebridge Pet Brands business, for $1.45 billion. As part of the transaction, General Mills will take over two manufacturing facilities in Joplin (MO), while NXMH will retain the Whitebridge Pet Brands business and brands in Europe. Commenting on the deal, General Mills …
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? What features are there for consumers to look forward to? Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever. From 19th-21st November 2024, Messe Frankfurt will host the leading global event for food and beverage ingredients. More than 1,500 exhibitors and a programme …
FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that the company is investing £150 million ($199 million) to upgrade its Nestle Purina pet food factory in Wisbech, UK. In a press release, the company said it had been investing in its Purina factories worldwide in response to rising pet food sales , noting the category accounted for 20% of the company’s total sales in 2023, up from just 12% a decade ago. …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for this edition of the NACS Show? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? The NACS Show is where retailers go to find the future of convenience, whether via products or services on the expo floor, in the education and general …
US food giant General Mills has announced the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, a Belgium-based company described as Europe’s leading independent premium pet food maker. “With this transaction, the company further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritization of its core markets, global platforms and local gem brands to drive sustainable, profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns over the long term”, the company said in a statement Founded in 2016, …
Mars affiliate company, Royal Canin, has announced the opening of India’s first and Asia’s second-largest packaging plant for pet food products in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, with an investment of R$100 crore ($13.5 million). The state-of-the-art packaging centre reportedly features an automatic packing machine and relevant utilities, facilitating the effective conversion of bulk goods into retail packs. Royal Canin global president Cecile Coutens said: “India is one of the fastest-growing Petcare market …
Consumer goods major Nestle has announced the commissioning of a new Purina pet food plant at its existing site in Buk in north-western Hungary. According to the company, the factory, which is the result of a 55 billion HUF ($152.3 million) investment, will add two additional automated production lines, increase capacity by over 50,000 tons a year and create 130 jobs. The new lines, which should be fully operational from …
Coop, the Italian retail giant, has announced it is expanding its private label cat and dog food offering with the launch of around 200 products across four separate lines. Developed in partnership with the University of Milan, the range is said to use innovative ingredients such as insect protein, as well as “superfoods” including spirulina, pomegranate and blueberry, and focuses on both taste and nutritional quality. Among the new and …
Consumer goods major Nestle is planning to spend over $1.2 billion to bolster its capabilities in Brazil between 2023 and 2025, consolidating the country as Nestle’s third most important market globally. In a statement, Nestle said money would be earmarked for the adoption of new technologies and manufacturing facilities, more sustainable practices, and product innovation. Specific investments include coffee, supplements, chocolate and biscuits, with a new KitKat production line planned …
Mars, the leading food multinational, has announced an investment of $112.6 million ($76.3 million) in its pet food facility in Wodonga, in Australia’s Victoria state. According to a report in Inside FMCG, the upgraded 7,800 sq m facility will mostly be dedicated to producing single-serve pouches for the company’s Whiskas, Advance, Optimum and Dine brands, adding a a combined annual capacity of 25 kilotonnes. Commenting on the move, Craig Sargeant, GM at Mars Petcare …
Japanese brewer Kirin has announced the acquisition of Blackmores, an Australian vitamin and supplement producer, in a deal worth $1.2 billion. According to a Reuters report, the deal will enable Kirin to further diversify its portfolio. While alcoholic beverages comprise around half of Kirin’s sales, the company also has a health sciences division which the Blackmores acquisition is intended to complement. The Blackmores product range includes vitamins, dietary supplements and …
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced the closing of a transaction to sell several pet food brands to Post Holdings for approximately $1.2 billion. The acquisition, which was announced in February, includes brands such Rachael Ray Nutrish, 9Lives, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Nature’s Recipe and Gravy Train, a private label pet food business, and several manufacturing and distributing facilities. “With the close of this transaction, we are excited to …
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced plans to acquire three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the US from Red Collar Pet Foods for $700 million. According to Colgate-Palmolive, the acquisition aims to support the global growth of its Hill’s Pet Nutrition business and includes the transfer of approximately 350 employees. The manufacturing plants – in Orangeburg (SC), Clinton (OK), and Washington Court House (OH) – will be part of Hill’s Pet …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announced plans to invest over BRL$1.8 billion ($352.9 million) in Brazil this year. According to sources, 40% of this investment is planned to be applied to a new plant, located in Vargeao (Santa Catarina), to produce Nestle Purina products. The new factory is already under construction since January this year. The company also plans to invest BRL$1.1 billion ($215 million) in industry operations such as new …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ pet treats business. According to General Mills’ press release, the move is part of the company’s strategy to reshape its portfolio for growth by adding an ‘attractive’ business to the fast-growing pet platform. Bethany Quam, General Mills group president, pet segment said: “Pet food is a high-growth category, fueled by the humanization of …
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, a new line of frozen dog treats. The range is said to use the same ingredients a the company’s regular non-dairy desserts such as pea protein, coconut oil, and wheat flour, with a base of sunflower butter. “We know our fans love their dogs and treat them like …
US food and beverages manufacturer JM Smucker has entered into an agreement to sell its pet food business Natural Balance to Nexus Capital Management for $50 million. The transaction is said to be part of the company’s plan to focus on its core pet care portfolio, which includes brands such as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Milk-Bone, and Meow Mix, which have significant long-term growth potential, according to the company. Mark Smucker, president, …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has announced an investment of $103.58 million to build the first plant-based food facility in China. The investment will include the expansion of the existing pet food plant, an upgrade of the production line of confectionary business, the fist plant-based production facility in Asia and will also further develop its Tianjin Nestle Quality Assurance Centre. The company sees this trend as “a significant opportunity” …
US e-commerce giant Amazon has added to its own brand line up of grocery products with the launch of a range of pet food under the name Wag, according to a report in CNet. The new brand is the latest addition to Amazon’s expanding portfolio of private label brands, which currently comprises more than 70 lines across a diverse range of product categories. The initial offering under the Wag brand …
FMCG giant Nestle has announced the opening of a new pet food plant for its Purina brand, located in Teno in the Maule region of Chile According to Economia y Negocios, the company has invested $120 million in the new plant, which it expects to produce 65,000 tons of pet food per year. This will enable the firm to supply 80% of its local market, instead of being reliant on …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 11th April 2018: The proportion of consumers following vegan diets is on an upward curve, and this is being increasingly reflected in product launch activity in the FMCG arena, according to the latest figures from Gama Compass. Data from for the first few months of 2018 shows that as many as 9% of new consumer goods launches are now promoting a ‘vegan’ claim, up from …
US-based food and beverage producer JM Smucker has announced an agreement to acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition for approximately $1.7 billion. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is a privately-held company which produces and distributes premium-positioned pet food and pet snacks, including the Rachael Ray Nutrish brand. In addition to the company headquarters in Pennsylvania, the transaction includes two manufacturing facilities and a leased distribution facility. This acquisition reinforces JM Smucker’s position in pet …
RCL Foods, a manufacturer of food products, is investing 150 million ZAR ($12.6 million) to open one of the largest pet food facilities in South Africa. The company said that the new 1,500 sq m facility, located in Randfontein near Johannesburg, would feature innovation and technology improvements allowing for a revolution in its Canine Cuisine, Bobtail and Catmor pet food ranges. In a statement, RCL Foods announced that it would …
General Mills, the leading US food producer, has expanded into the natural pet food space with the acquisition of Blue Buffalo, in a deal that has an enterprise value of approximately $8.0 billion. Founded in 2002, Blue Buffalo is described as a fast-growing major pet food company that markets natural foods and treats for dogs and cats under the Blue brand. Blue is claimed to be the number 1 “wholesome natural pet food …
Cargill, the commodities giant, has announced that it has acquired Pro-Pet, a dog food manufacturer based in Ohio, USA. Pro-Pet productes private label and co-manufactured pet foods, including the premium-positioned brand Black Gold. The firm has more than 150 employees and operates pet food manufacturing facilities in Owatonna, MN, St. Marys, OH and Kansas City, KS. Commenting on the deal, Cargill Feed and Nutrition president Pilar Cruz said: “Pro-Pet’s commitment to high-quality, …
Nestle Purina, the pet care arm of the Swiss FMCG giant, has announced a $320 million investment in the construction of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre in Hart County, GA, USA, the first new Purina factory to be built in the US in more than two decades. The company said it intended to create over 240 new jobs and to close on the property later in theyear, contingent on …
Food and drinks multinational Nestle has announced an investment of R$270 million ($86 million) in the opening of a new Nestle Purina plant to manufacture pet food in Brazil, reportedly the first to produce wet pet food in Latin America. According to a statement released by Nestle, the plant will be located in Ribeirao Preto in Sao Paulo and will produce wet food for cats and dogs under the Friskies, …
Mars Petcare, the pet food division of the global food giant, has launched its first soups for cats under the Whiskas Creamy Soups and Sheba Classic Soups names. Whiskas Creamy Soup comes in meat, poultry and fish varieties with “30% meat and 70% sauce” and is designed to be a full balanced meal for pets. Mars is said to be investing £10 million ($13 million) to stimulate the sales of …
Swiss FMCG giant Nestle is to invest about R$400 million ($101 million) to expand production capacity in Brazil over the course of 2016, Supermercado Moderno reports. According to the news agency, the plan is to increase capacity by introducing new production lines, allowing some items that were previously imported to be manufacturer locally. Among the areas slated for investment are pet food and coffee, especially to meet expected growth in …
Nestle, the world’s leading food multinational, has released its full year results, posting single-digit organic growth over 2015. The Swiss firm said that organic growth was 4.2% with real internal growth of 2.2%, fuelled in particular by a strong showing in the Americas where turnover was up 5.8%. Total sales for the year amounted to 88.8 billion CHF ($89.57 billion), while net profit was 9.1 billion CHF ($9.18 billion). Commenting on …
Swiss FMCG multinational Nestle is to acquire the remaining shares in Israeli food manufacturer Osem in a deal worth about $840 million, according to a Reuters report. Osem is Israel’s third-largest food producer by sales, behind the Strauss Group and market leader Tnuva. The firm produces more than 2,000 different food items in 11 production sites, both for domestic consumption and for export, particularly to European countries and to the United States. The …
UK-based pet care manufacturer Bob Martin has reached an agreement to acquire Nestle’s Purina PetCare unit in Europe, according to a report in Pet Gazette. The deal includes the acquisition of Nestle Purina´s PetCare’s manufacturing, distribution and salesforce in France, Italy and Spain and is set to enable Bob Martin to expand its presence in Europe. “With over 85 years’ experience, the Purina PetCare business offers significant expertise in pet …
Waitrose is introducing a new private label dried pet food range under the name Mill Stream Farm in a bid to tap into the demand for natural pet food products. The Mill Stream Farm range, launched in the UK, is composed of nine cat and dog food varieties, sub segmented for younger and older pets and presented in different size formats. Flavours in the range include turkey and chicken, while …
US firm Mars has announced that it is making an investment of R$1 billion ($250 million) in Brazil by 2020, according to a report in O Globo. The announcement was made following a meeting between the company and representatives of the state of Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo will ultimately be the main focus of the company’s spend, with a total of R$750 million ($190 million) to be invested in the …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 24th September 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight investigates how overarching food industry trends – from natural ingredients to adventurous flavour – are being increasingly expressed in the world of pet care, as we look at Nestle’s latest expansion of its Purina Beyond range – Purina Beyond Natural Puree for Dogs. Promoted as “natural meal enhancements” and designed to act as a flavoursome …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th April 2015: From the growth in on-the-go breakfast foods to the rise of multifunctional “alphabet creams” in the cosmetics market, convenience benefits have driven many of the breakthrough innovation trends in the FMCG space over the past few years. However, as the latest analysis of product launches reported by Gama Compass™ over the last 12 months can reveal, claims relating to convenience – …
In a novel twist on the personalisation trend, Nestle has announced a new platform for its Purina brand that allows owners to create a unique dog food blend designed to meet the individual needs of their pet. Described by Nestle as “the first time a major pet food producer has moved into the personalised food category for dogs in the US market”, the system works via an online platform called …
Nestle has announced a A$65 million ($57 million) investment at its Purina pet care factory in Blayney, Australia. The upgrade is designed to extend the plant’s capabilities and will also create around 100 full time jobs, Nestle said. The move will take total investment in the location to A$100 million ($88 million) since 2011. The new facility will product wet pet food in pouches for sale in Australia, Japan, China …
Waitrose has announced that it is setting up a new website to exclusively sell pet foods and accessories. WaitrosePet (waitrosepet.com) will offer a wide variety of around 9,000 pet products including 60 Waitrose own brand lines. The supermarket chain said that alongside popular brands will be specialist and veterinary diets products such as Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, Hill’s and James Wellbeloved, as well as other accessories for cats, dogs, …
According to reports, Diana Group of France is to be acquired for €1.3 billion (US$1.8 billion) by the German scents and flavours group Symrise. Diana is active in the food, pet food, nutraceuticals, aquaculture and cosmetics space and has become one of the leading suppliers of organoleptic solutions based on natural ingredients, Symrise said in a statement. The French company was further described as “a world leader in natural and …
Mars, Incorporated and The Procter & Gamble Company have announced that Mars has agreed to buy the Iams, Eukanuba and Natura pet brands for US$2.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to be completed by the second-half of 2014. European Union countries are not included in the agreement. P&G’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, A.G. Lafley, said: “Exiting Pet Care is an important step in our strategy to …
Horn Animal Wellness has partnered with IOI Loders Croklaan (Loders) to announce the introduction of a new generation of high-stability palm oil. The new palm oil product is said to serve the pet food kibble industry by addressing the shortcomings of conventional canola oil currently available in the market. Horn, the distributor of specialty animal ingredients, and IOI Loders Croklaan, the supplier of specialty oils and fats, are launching the …
Merrick Pet Care Inc. has unveiled more than 60 new all-natural food and treat recipes for dogs as it looks to consolidate a leadership position in natural and organic pet food products. The company, which specializes in natural pet foods and treats, unveiled full lines of all-natural treats and humanized canned dog food recipes at the Pet Food Expo in Orlando, Florida. Among the new products on display were Kitchen …
German based plastic packaging manufacturer Gizeh Verpackungen has developed an EVOH oxygen barrier to feature on Nestle Purina dog food, Packaging Today reports. The development will provide an aroma barrier and prolong storage life, it is reported. The new rigid container for the Nestle Purina 300g dog food will be sealed with an aluminium plastic composite foil and sterilised by cooking. A shrink sleeve is then applied and containers are …
According to Feed Machinery, Mars Poland is planning to invest more than 250 million PLN (approx $80 million) to develop its animal feed factory in Kozuszki Parcel and to launch a new chocolate factory in Janaszowek. The company has already invested 800 million PLN (approx $256 million) in a factory and office complex near Sochaczew. With the new plan, the total investment in Poland will exceed 1 billion PLN (approx …
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