Frozen foods lead the way in convenience claims
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 […]
USA: Nestle launches personalised dog food
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 […]
Australia: Nestle expands Purina pet care production
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 […]
UK: Waitrose launches pet product website
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 […]
France: Diana Group to be acquired by Symrise
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 […]
USA: Mars to buy Iams, Eukanuba and Natura brands
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 […]
USA: New palm oil unveiled for pet food products
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 […]
USA: Merrick Pet Care unveils major product line expansion
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 […]
Germany: Gizeh launches “Aroma Barrier” for pet food packaging
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 […]
Poland: Mars invests in pet food plant
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. […]