DSM's acquisition of Martek cleared by Spain's National Competition Commission

Royal DSM received clearance from the Counsel of the National Competition Commission in Spain for the previously-announced takeover of Martek Biosciences Corp. This was the final clearance needed under applicable antitrust and competition laws, thus satisfying the takeover offer completely, according to the company.

February 22, 2011

Royal DSM received clearance from the Counsel of the National Competition Commission in Spain for the previously-announced takeover of Martek Biosciences Corp.

This was the final clearance needed under applicable antitrust and competition laws, thus satisfying the takeover offer completely, according to the company.

Bob Riebe has been named chief operating and sales officer.

BSM Partners names chief operating and sales officer

Pet Food Institute releases statement on US presidential inauguration

BSM Partners names chief operating and sales officer

Bob Riebe will oversee and scale the firm's growth and global business operations.

Bob Riebe has been named chief operating and sales officer.

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Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

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Pet Food Market

Alinatur’s Bravery enters Mexico through Petco partnership

Spanish pet food brand Bravery brings premium quality at competitive prices, shaking up the Mexican pet food market.

4 riders of the A-pet-calypse: threats to pet food industry in 2025

Although the dog, cat, and other pet food markets are not facing imminent collapse, four threats could pose significant challenges for businesses in 2025 and beyond. Apocalypse MEOW!

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Noochies! pet food expands to Singapore, Europe and Canada

Lab-grown and plant-based pet food brand Noochies! gains traction in international markets.

Noochies! products are designed to provide high-protein, nutrient-rich pet food options made without factory farming.

Pet Food Safety

FDA urges pet food manufacturers to update safety plans for H5N1 risks

New guidance addresses the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in uncooked or unpasteurized cat and dog food ingredients derived from poultry or cattle.

Manufacturers using uncooked or unpasteurized ingredients such as meat, milk or eggs derived from poultry or cattle in cat and dog food need to to reanalyze food safety plans to address H5N1, a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Pet Food Safety

FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 to have minimal impact on pet food industry

Many pet food manufacturers have already transitioned to alternative ingredients as color additives.

Natural colors for pet food can come from many sources, including vegetables, like the beet powder pictured here.

NutriFusion names head of product development and innovation

Michelle Bacarella will lead efforts to expand the company's expertise in plant-based nutrition.

Pet community unites to help those impacted by California fires

Donations, emergency relief distribution and lost pet platforms are helping both families and animals as the Los Angeles fires continue to burn.

Pets Global has distributed over 11,000 pounds of wet and dry dog and cat food to help those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.

Pet Food Safety

LA officials advise against raw pet foods after bird flu outbreak in cats

Several pet cats died or were euthanized after contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza. Evidence points to raw pet products as the vector for the virus.

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Pet Food Safety

7 bird flu cases in cats confirmed in LA out of 74 in US since 2022

While cases in late 2024 drew attention to the issue, U.S. federal authorities have recorded 74 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic cats since 2022.

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Tebrio begins construction on insect farm in Spain

A leader in Tenebrio molitor, the company has broken ground on its new 90,000-square-meter plant, which will have an annual production capacity of more than 100,000 tons of products when completed.

Slated to be completed by 2028, Tebrio's new facility will produce high-quality proteins and lipids for animal feed, organic biofertilizers and chitosan.

Bühler acquires Cerex puffing technology for pet food, feed applications

New technology enhances production while improving efficiency and sustainability.

Puffing is a hydrothermal process that uses heat and pressure to significantly expand the volume of raw materials.

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