Pet food market mergers and acquisitions in October

Find out about merger and acquisition activity in the pet food industry in October.

November 2, 2015

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Find out about merger and acquisition activity in the pet food industry in October.

Novozymes acquires Pacific Vet Group-USA

Novozymes has acquired Pacific Vet Group-USA Inc. (PVG) for an undisclosed amount. Based in Arkansas, PVG develops and produces probiotics for animals. The company has significant know-how in probiotic applications for poultry, strong development expertise, a pipeline for the poultry hatchery segment, and a smaller commercial product portfolio.

PetSmart-Petco merger talks stall over antitrust risk

Merger talks between PetSmart Inc. and Petco Holdings Inc. have stalled because of disagreements over antitrust risks, according to a report.

Laroy Group acquires Europet Bernina

Continuing on its path of international expansion, Wondelgem, Belgium-based pet supplies specialist Laroy Group reached an acquisition agreement with Dutch group Europet Bernina International (EBI) on October 21, 2015.

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Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food inflation slowly declining, producer prices aren’t

Year-over-year pet food prices showed improvement in March 2024, but increases are still in double digits compared to 2021, driven by higher producer prices.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

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Learn why addressing microbial risks throughout the value chain is critical to a robust food safety program. Brand Insights from Kemin.

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

Grains and Starches

Nestlé Purina, Cargill partner to reduce dry pet food carbon footprint

Nestle Purina PetCare

Investment in regenerative agriculture is estimated to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina’s U.S. grain supply from Cargill by up to 40% over the next three years.

Nestlé Purina and Cargill are partnering on regenerative agriculture adoption to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina dry pet food products.

Pet Food Market

Plant-based ingredient supplier enters pet food market

Green Boy's pet food division will will offer ingredients for dry and wet pet food and for the utilization of all kinds of pet food products.

Bean, the Green Boy mascot, and his friend, Junior, celebrate the opening of Green Boy Groups Pet Food Division on April 1.

Pet Food Market

Private label pet food enjoys booming popularity in Eastern Europe

Private labels have acquired nearly a third of the overall value share in Europe, indicating a significant shift in consumer preferences toward more affordable alternatives to branded pet food.

Analysts anticipate the share of private label brands is poised to continue its upward trajectory in Europe as consumers look to reduce expenses during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Market Trends and Reports

Myanmar pet food market sinks further as civil war continues

Cats, dogs and practically all kinds of animals in Myanmar are in for another tough year as the country’s civil war enters its third year.

Myanmar’s pet food market has been beset by instability and violence as the country continues in a state of civil war.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Europe 2024 tackles opportunities, challenges

Petfood Forum Europe will co-locate with Interzoo for the second time and feature research and insights on the biggest topics for the pet food industry.

Petfood Forum Europe features industry experts presenting research and insights on the most significant topics for pet food.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum 2024 explores the cutting edge for pet food

During Petfood Forum 2024, industry experts will present on advances in AI, alternative proteins, the microbiome, automation and other hot topics for pet food.

Petfood Forum focuses on networking, including during the opening reception.

Pet Food Market

Pet food brands named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list

Newsweek recognized several pet food and pet industry brands for "genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from different walks of life."

Dog Wearing Crown

Polish insect-protein producer ramps up capacity for pet food

Plus, Ukraine's Kormotech expands into Romania and Denmark's BHJ acquires an Australian pet food maker.

HiProMine is investing in its production capacities to become a leading protein supplier to the European pet food industry.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Artie: Providing people with the power to cook for their pets

Artie stands out with freeze-dried and dehydrated whole food ingredients combined with a unique appliance made for turning those ingredients into cooked pet food.

Eli, a Terrier mix, typifies the excitement many dogs have for “home cooked” meals, and Artie aims to help more dogs experience that happiness.

Pet Food Market

Colombian pet food, dairy leaders collaborate on new dog treat

A collaboration between Italcol, a leading Colombian pet food manufacturer, and Alpina, a dairy giant, has created Dog Yurt, a blend of dairy expertise with pet nutrition.

Colombian pet food manufacturer Italcol has teamed up with Alpina to launch Dog Yurt, a new line of topping-snacks designed with probiotics.

Nestlé to invest €472 million in Italian pet food factory

The 180,000 square-meter production plant will be based in Mantua, about 160 kilometers southeast of Milan.

Nestlé is investing €472 million in a pet food factory in Mantua, Italy.

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