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Toppan Holdings to acquire Sonoco's packaging business for $1.8 billion

The acquisition will combine Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business with Toppan Group’s technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Toppan Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Sonoco Products Company with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Natoo partners with Pet Solutions Group to expand US presence

Pet Solutions Group works with brands to provide business planning, project management and retail sales support.

Pet Food Market

Pet industry M&As set to surge in 2025

The Cascadia Capital Pet Industry Overview noted a slowdown in mergers & acquisitions in 2024, but said the stage is set for a transaction resurgence in the coming year.

According to Cascadia Capital, fewer companies are being bought or merged in the pet industry because of challenges in the industry and acquirers being extra careful and strategic.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

AI in pet food formulation: A developing technology

Does AI have a place in pet food formulation? Ian Mealey of Format Solutions offers his thoughts.

AI in the pet food space is on the move, and will continue evolving for quite some time as it finds its place in the industry.

KatKin names Claire Tanner as chief financial officer

Tanner has has extensive experience across direct-to-consumer, retail and manufacturing.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Gifts for pets fuel seasonal dog, cat food sales

People buy gifts for others’ pets even if they don’t own any companion animals themselves.

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Cat food company eyes Asian expansion

The company is investing to expand its range with new products and is making efforts to expand its international presence.

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Stella & Chewy's expands product lineup at pet specialty retailer

Petsense by Tractor Supply introduces the company's expanded product lineup of freeze-dried raw dog and cat products.

Petsense by Tractor Supply stores will now carry an expanded assortment of Stella & Chewy’s items, including freeze-dried raw patties, meal mixers, kibble and raw-inspired nutrition solutions for both dogs and cats.

Pet Food Safety

FDA offers guidelines to reduce HPAI risk in cats, emphasizes pet food safety

Cats should not be fed any products from affected farms that have not been thoroughly cooked or pasteurized to kill the virus.

According to the FDA, there have been several recent investigations indicating transmission of HPAI to cats through food, most often unpasteurized milk or raw or undercooked meats.

Pet Value partners with Instacart for Canadian commerce

The launch marks Instacart’s largest partnership with a pet retailer in Canada.

Pet parents across Canada can now get pet supplies delivered directly to their doorstep from Canada’s leading pet retailer.

Pet Food Market

Eastern Europe pet food market navigates choppy waters

The Eastern European pet care market is expected to continue to grow in both volume and value terms in 2025.

Pet food manufacturers and retailers across the eastern part of the EU complain the market is far from its best shape.

Darling Ingredients announces leadership changes ahead of CFO retirement

Brad Phillips, executive vice president and CFO, will retire in June 2025 and be replaced by Robert Day.

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