Unicharm offers to buy out petfood associate

Japan’s Unicharm Corp. announced it is willing to spend 65.7 billion yen (US$698 million) to buy the shares it does not already own in its petfood-making affiliate, Unicharm Petcare Corp., according to Reuters.

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Japan's Unicharm Corp. announced it is willing to spend 65.7 billion yen (US$698 million) to buy the shares it does not already own in its petfood-making affiliate, Unicharm Petcare Corp. , according to Reuters .

Unicharm currently owns about 37% of the petfood firm, which is one of the top global petfood manufacturers and has made the Petfood Industry Top 10 list for several years.

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Healthy pet food is Blue Zone for cats, small dogs, reptiles and birds

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California recalls all raw milk, cream from Raw Farm due to H5N1

Healthy pet food is Blue Zone for cats, small dogs, reptiles and birds

Although the Blue Zone concept has been debunked, healthy eating may be a common factor in both long-lived pets and people.

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Oterra expands U.S. operations with innovation and production hub

The manufacturer of natural colors for the food and beverage industry will use the facility as its U.S. headquarters.

The new U.S. headquarters combines Oterra’s innovation and application labs with a new manufacturing and logistics facilities and includes 40,000 square feet of expansion space.

RAWZ increases presence in the southern US

Partnership with ADMC expands availability of the brand's products across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo, Petfood Forum strengthen partnership

Interzoo-organizer WZF and WATT Global Media intensify their collaboration until 2028, providing innovative platforms for international networking in the pet food industry.

Steve Akins (WATT Global Media) and Dr Rowena Arzt (WZF) celebrate the expansion of their partnership until 2028.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: 62% of puppy owners overwhelmed by pet food choices

A recent survey conducted by Royal Canin found more than half of puppy owners in North America struggle to understand what ingredients in pet food are important.

According to a new survey, 91% of puppy owners agree tailoring food to their puppy's needs is important but find it hard to understand what that means.

Czech company releases study on cultured meat benefits

The company is looking for an industry partner who will allow their cultured meat for pet food to appear in numerous markets.

Bene Meat Technologies

Petfood Forum News

Macro-economic outlook, leadership experts headline Petfood Forum 2025

Ernie Tedeschi and Michael Allison will set the tone during their keynotes at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City.

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Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls puppy food for Salmonella

According to the FDA, the recall impacts seven states and was discovered after a litter of puppies became ill in Virginia.

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PetRepublic marks third anniversary with increased production capacity

Polish wet pet food producer is adding manufacturing capacity to reach 56,000 tons of pet food per year in 2025.

The company's production facility in Koluszki, Poland, exports products to the EU, Africa and the Middle East.

REÁL MESA expands retail presence nationwide in first year

The pet food brand brings its Mediterranean-inspired flavors to new retailers including Meijer, Tractor Supply, Sprouts, Blain’s, Gelson’s and more.

REÁL MESA has expanded into nearly 1,000 retail stores across the U.S.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Ice cream, beer or flavored water: pet treats mimic human indulgences

Pet versions of frozen dairy delights and frosty brews tend to be healthier than the human products they mimic.

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Kismet launches premium dog food line at Chewy

The pet lifestyle brand from Chrissy Teigen and John Legend is available now with additional products expected to roll out in early 2025.

Founded by Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and supported by chief veterinary officer Dr. Kwane Stewart, Kismet makes premium foods, lifestyle goods and content for today's dog families.

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