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Partners Group acquires MPM Products global pet food business from 3i

The private markets firm plans to expand the premium cat food manufacturer's reach in North America and Europe.

MPM Products produces premium cat food brands and is headquartered in the UK.

European pet food market at EUR29.3 Bn in 2023; Russia out

From Albania to the United Kingdom, more than 400 pet food companies produced that food in at least 500 facilities.

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Adventures in Pet Food

What is the fate of self-GRAS for new pet food ingredients?

The self-GRAS process for affirming new pet food ingredients has always caused criticism and concerns; now new challenges threaten its existence.

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Pet Food Market

Chile: Latin America's premium pet food import leader

Chile's sophisticated pet food market demonstrates how strategic importation and consumer selectivity create regional leadership in the premium pet nutrition sector.

According to Triplethree International, Chile isn't just an importer of pet food — it curates what it allows in. This isn't passive consumption; it's strategic selection.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: New Zealand pet ownership holds steady despite barriers

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi households continue to share their homes with companion animals, with cats maintaining their lead as the nation's most popular pet.

A new study shows New Zealand's relationship with its companion animals remains as strong as ever.

Pet Food Market

Pakistan's pet food industry pivots to local production as import duties soar

Rising import tariffs drive domestic manufacturing boom, but market demand struggles to keep pace with new capacity.

As import restrictions made foreign pet food unaffordable for a large portion of the Pakistani population, many former importers converted their businesses to manufacture pet food.

German pet food sales expand despite gloomy economic outlook

Germany's pet food sales grew 1.3% to €4.3 billion in 2024 despite economic challenges, while Indian startup GreenGrahi raised US$2.7 million for insect-based pet nutrition.

Germany’s cat food market reported growth last year, with sales reaching some €2.3 billion at brick-and-mortar stores, up 3.5% compared with 2023.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum exhibitors showcase innovation, partnership focus in 2025

Major pet food industry suppliers highlighted technology integration, sustainability insights, and collaborative approach at annual trade show in Kansas City.

Coperion unified acquired brands Baker Perkins, Kemutec, K-Tron, Shick Esteve and Unifiller at Petfood Forum 2025.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Graph: Cats and dogs lead US pet ownership growth 2023-2025

U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey.

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Pet Food Regulations

USDA moves to rescind Organic Pet Food Standards

Pet Sustainability Coalition warns rescission would reverse decades of progress and harm businesses developing organic products.

PSC notes the proposed rescission could 'reverse more than 15 years of stakeholder engagement, National Organic Standards Board recommendations and industry' development.

Something to Chew on

Why alternative cat food sales continue to grow

Sales of raw cat food and other alternative categories keep increasing despite safety and other concerns, rising with the growing cat population.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Nestle Purina lawsuit: From dismissal to new claims

A class-action lawsuit against Nestle Purina's Denver, Colorado, U.S., pet food plant over "rancid" odors was dismissed after exactly one year, but the same law firm immediately filed a new case with different plaintiffs making nearly identical claims.

A lawsuit filed against a Nestle Purina pet food plant in Denver was dropped as a new claim was filed with new neighbors as the plaintiffs.

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