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Pet Food Market

The Petfood Company acquired by German meat processor

Westfleisch has acquired The Petfood Company and expanded its product range into wet pet food.

Germany-based meat processor Westfleisch expands into wet pet food with the purchase of The Petfood Company.

Market Trends and Reports

Purina PetCare sales hit US$21.47 billion in 2023

By product category, Purina PetCare was the largest contributor to Nestle’s organic growth, with strong momentum across all channels.

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Market Trends and Reports

2 brands led J.M. Smucker pet division to US$1.5 billion in FY23

The company plans to continue developing the Milk-Bone brand while latching on to the pet product humanization trend by including Jiff peanut butter in a dog treat to be released later this year.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Whole or minced mice provide same health benefits for cats

Dog and cat owners may want to provide their pets with a “biologically appropriate” diet. However, few people want to thaw a dead rat in their fridge or clean up blood and scraps of flesh after meal time.

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Pet Food Market

‘Petflation’ persists: Impact on consumer spending, pet market

As inflation continues to fall each month, prices remain high and consumers are still paying more for pet food.

Pet Food Sign In Store

Insect-based pet food manufacturers expand product lines

A UK insect-based pet treat maker eyes new products, a Polish insect-based protein producer introduces wet pet food, and a Spanish pet care company secures state aid for a French investment.

UK's Mr Bug is rolling out new mealworm-based Bug Bites dog treats offered in four flavors.

Pet Food Market

U.S. pet owners spend over $2B on Valentine's gifts for pets

February 14 is another chance for American pet parents to express their love to their companion animals.

In the U.S., pet owners will spend $2.14 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets.

Former Petco executive becomes NaturVet CEO

NaturVet noted Geoff Granger played a pivotal role in Petco's growth and success for more than 10 years, driving strategic priorities within the pet health and wellness category.

NaturVet welcomes pet industry leader, Geoff Granger, as new CEO.

Pet Food Processing

Simmons Pet Food sold Arkansas building for US$16.3 million

Companies in the pet food industry may choose to sell a building for various strategic reasons.

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming expands into Canada

Company opens its first franchise in Oakville, Ontario, with five additional stores expected to open in the Greater Toronto area this year.

Woof Gang Ontario Store Painted Pink

PetWise names Mac Tillman CEO

Kevin Fick, CEO for the past 12 years, will transition to a new role on the board of directors.

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DSM-Firmenich to separate animal nutrition, health unit

The company says its animal nutrition and health business is driven by different dynamics than the rest of the group, and the carve-out would minimize exposure to vitamin earnings volatility.

Earnings Profit

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