Germany: The Nutriment Company acquires Frostfutter Perleberg
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, […]
Australia: Mars to invest A$200 million in local manufacturing
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, […]
Germany: Mars to close pet food production facility
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 […]
Canada: United Petfood acquires Quebec manufacturing facility
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 […]
Turkey: United Petfood and Lider Petfood acquire production site
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 […]
Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence
Manchester Metropolitan University
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 […]
Brazil: Nestle opens R$2.5 billion pet food factory
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 […]
USA: Pure Treats acquires Primal Pet Foods
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 […]
Canada: Nasta Pet Food acquires FirstMate Pet Foods
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 […]
USA: J.M. Smucker to expand Kansas pet food plant
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 […]