Pet Food Press Releases: Page 12

Mars names new leaders for pet businesses in UK, Ireland and the Nordics

Global pet food manufacturer has appointed Nick Foster to lead Mars Pet Nutrition across UK, Ireland and Nordic markets while expanding James McGrath's Royal Canin responsibilities.

Market Trends and Reports

Hill's report shows financial barriers drive shelter overpopulation

Despite high adoption interest, vet costs and financial concerns remain primary obstacles to potential pet parents.

2025 Shelter Report Cover Hires

Mars commits $2B to U.S. manufacturing expansion through 2026

Mars plans to continue investing in its manufacturing operations, which includes the expansion of its Royal Canin pet food production capabilities.

Earlier this year Mars opened a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, U.S.

SuperZoo 2025 offers 474 new exhibitors, 1,000+ product launches

The 75th anniversary show in Las Vegas features the largest participation in the trade event's history as pet retailers navigate market pressures and seek new product solutions.

Alphia announces CEO transition

North American pet food manufacturer transitions leadership to interim CEO and president Miguel Nistal as David McLain moves to board advisor position.

Friends & Family receives regulatory approval for cultivated meat pet food in Singapore

The company said it becomes the first to manufacture freeze-dried treats with human-grade cultivated poultry in Singapore.

With this milestone, Friends & Family said it has becomes the first-ever cultivated meat pet food approved for sale in Asia. Pictured: Joshua Errett, CEO and founder of Friends & Family.

IQI names new sales manager in North America

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Ingredient supplier expands North American sales team with Brooke Eiler to support market growth.

Brooke Eiler has been named the new sales manager North America.

Mars Petcare sells connected pet wearable brand Whistle

Austrian GPS tracking company Tractive has acquired Whistle's customer base and technology assets from Mars Petcare to expand its U.S. market presence.

Global Commerce

Global pet food market projects 6.5% CAGR through 2035

New market analysis from Future Market Insights shows conventional pet food maintains 70% share while premium segments drive expansion across key regions.

According to FMI, the global pet food market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by the profound trend of pet humanization, a growing demand for premiumization, and an increasing shift toward tailored nutrition.

VAFO Group acquires Polish pet food distributor AZAN

Czech pet food manufacturer VAFO Group has acquired AZAN, a major Polish distributor, strengthening its position in Central and Eastern European markets.

VAFO Group Chairman Pavel Bouška (signing left) and AZAN co-founder and CEO Agnieszka Donicz (signing right) announce the acquisition that brings the Polish distributor into the Czech pet food manufacturer's portfolio after nearly 30 years of partnership.

Eukanuba names global vice president

Mars Petcare division appoints 25-year industry veteran to lead brand strategy and innovation development worldwide.

Brenntag expands Royal Avebe distribution to include U.S.

Brenntag Specialties Animal Nutrition

Ingredient distributor adds potato starch and protein products to North American portfolio.

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