USA: Agrolimen acquires fresh dog food brand Ollie
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 […]
USA: Wellness Pet Company launches high-protein dog food range
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 […]
Poland: Nutriment expands in pet food sector with Zoo Factory acquisition
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 […]
UK: Snellman Group acquires Benyfit Natural brand
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 […]
Brazil: Grupo New Pet to expand with new production facility
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 […]
UK: Pets Choice to acquire former Kennelpak brands
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 […]
India: Zydus Wellness to acquire Comfort Click
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 […]
France: Inspired Pet Nutrition to acquire Ultra Premium Direct
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 […]
France: Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires pet food processor Sopral
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 […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2025
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 […]