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GA Pet Food hosts 238 businesses from 12 countries at annual event

The company held its annual partners event in Lancashire, England, on June 4-5, 2025.

The two-day event featured facility tours, technical presentations and international case studies focused on supporting independent pet specialty businesses.

Charlee Bear expands southern U.S. distribution

Partnerships with Nelson Wholesale and Five Star Rep Group aim to increase availability of Charlee Bear treats at independent pet and feed retailers across 11 states.

With Nelson Wholesale’s distribution network and Five Star Rep Group’s sales support, Charlee Bear products are now positioned to reach thousands of new retailers and customers.

Smart Cookie Barkery expands US distribution

New partnerships with Natural Animal Nutrition and West Plains Vet Supply extend brand’s reach to independent pet retailers across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Pet Food Ingredients

Pet food acidulants market projected to reach $2.1B by 2032

Industry data shows rising pet ownership and health consciousness fueling 6.1% annual growth in acidulant additives used for pH control and shelf life extension.

The growth of the global pet food acidulants market is attributed to increasing global pet ownership rates and heightened awareness of pet health and nutrition among consumers.

Wellness Pet Company names chief supply chain officer

Wellness Pet Company

Jim Scott brings 35 years of experience in food operations and logistics to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy.

Jim Scott joins Wellness Pet Company as its chief supply chain officer.

Pet Food Ingredients

Enifer, FS partner to produce PEKILO mycoproteins in Brazil

Fermentation project will convert corn ethanol side streams into sustainable protein ingredients for pet food and aquafeed.

The project marks the first PEKILO production outside Europe and the first use of corn ethanol side streams as feedstock.

NARA supports EPA proposal to increase renewable fuel targets

New Renewable Volume Obligation would expand use of rendered fats in low-carbon fuel production.

Rendered animal fats and other by-products processed by NARA members are key feedstocks in the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.

PureBites expands sales and marketing team

Three new team members will support brand growth across North America.

Pure Bites Expands Sales & Marketing Teams

Nutriment buys Graf Barf marking sixth acquisition in 2025

Stockholm-based premium pet nutrition supplier, The Nutriment Company, continues aggressive expansion strategy with German raw food producer acquisition that will serve as central European distribution hub.

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France tops cat ownership rates in Europe 2023; Germany tops population

Poland’s high per capita cat ownership, in line with its elevated dog ownership rate, suggests a robust companion animal culture relative to population size.

Impressionist Oil Painting Of A Woman Cuddling A Pet Cat In Paris

General Mills launches fresh pet food line, brings Edgard & Cooper to US market

General Mills expands its pet food portfolio with two major product launches targeting premium and fresh food segments.

Poland tops per capita dog ownership in Europe 2023, UK tops overall

As pet food manufacturers and product developers assess market potential, per capita ownership offers valuable insight into demand drivers beyond raw population numbers.

Wycinanki paper cutout image of a woman walking a dog in Warsaw, Poland

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