French poultry group sells petfood production plant in Germany

French poultry group Doux was authorized by a French court to sell its petfood production plant to German company Saria, according to reports. The €22 million (US$27.3 million) sale was made because the Stanven, Germany, petfood plant was considered non-strategic.

June 28, 2012

French poultry group Doux was authorized by a French court to sell its petfood production plant to German company Saria, according to reports.

The â‚¬22 million (US$27.3 million) sale was made because the Stanven, Germany, petfood plant was considered non-strategic. The sale will bring Doux, which has currently suspended all payments to creditors and is in talks with potential buyers in an effort to save the company, a net income of â‚¬19 million (US$23.6 million).

Kradle names Paul Anderson chief growth officer

The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market

Kradle names Paul Anderson chief growth officer

Anderson’s expertise in omnichannel brand building, product commercialization, and marketing execution is expected to help Kradle expand its reach.

Scoochie Pet Products consolidates warehousing operations

Expanded facility provides additional storage capacity, particularly for the company’s growing private-label portfolio and increasing demand for wet and dry pet food.

NUTRO awards $300,000 in Soil Growth Grants

The Greater Ground initiative has trained 108 farmers in the NUTRO supply network on healthy soil practices since its launch on World Soil Day 2022.

Pet Food Market

Deflation in Mexican pet food market: Trends and implications

Over the past two years, the year-on-year monthly inflation in pet food prices has steadily decreased in the Mexican market.

A trend toward smaller pets is a practical response to inflation but also a lasting shift in pet ownership patterns that is expected to endure even as prices decline.

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.

Myrtle the Turtle takes a walk in Florissant, Missouri. May 28, 2018

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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