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Pet Food News
Fortifi acquires Deighton Mfg. for processing expansion
The deal adds more than 25 years of forming, coating and frying technology to Fortifi's portfolio of food processing brands.
Petfood Forum News
Wenger, Extru-Tech unite under JBT Marel at Petfood Forum
Both extrusion brands will share a booth for the first time, showcasing a minimally processed pet food line under their new parent company.
East Asia
Vietnam opens first high-end dedicated pet food factory
Pet Like and China's Famsun complete a fully integrated manufacturing facility designed to meet international hygiene and production standards.
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Pet Food News
PureField secures EPA approval for CO2 sequestration project
The Russell, Kansas, U.S., facility produces vital wheat gluten and serves the food, biofuel and animal nutrition industries.
EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy and members of the EPA Region 7 Water Division Underground Injection Control Program team gathered for the issuance of the first Class VI well permit in Kansas to the PureField Ingredients leadership team.
Petfood Forum News
Clean-label fermentation extends shelf life in high-moisture pet food
During Petfood Forum 2026, Jasmine Kataria, Ph.D., with Kerry, will explain how vinegar-fermentate technology addresses preservation challenges in raw and cooked formats without sacrificing natural ingredient claims.
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Pet Food News
United Petfood acquires Canadian dry food facility
The Belgian manufacturer's purchase of the Drummondville, Quebec, plant from Legault marks its first dry production site in the country.
United Petfood has acquired the Jupiter dry production site, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada from Legault Group.
Latin America/Carribean
New Brazilian pet food plant signals shift in how regional players scale
Special Dog Company's new Minas Gerais facility, set to open in the second half of 2026, will add 10,000 metric tons of monthly dry pet food capacity.
Special Dog Company is accelerating its national expansion with a new manufacturing facility under construction in Mateus Leme, Minas Gera, Brazil.
Research Notes
Ultra-processed human food definition doesn’t fit pet food
Scientists believe a standardized framework for classifying pet food processing could improve communication across the industry, from formulation to labeling and consumer education.
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Pet Food Extrusion
Texas A&M offers extruded pet food short course in July
The hybrid program covers extrusion, food safety, nutrition and more for pet food and treat manufacturers.
Latin America/Carribean
Purina expands wet pet food production in Brazil with new plant
The new Vargeão facility represents Nestlé Purina's largest investment in Brazil to date, adding significant wet pet food capacity as premiumization trends reshape Latin American markets.
Nestlé Purina's new plant is designed to supply Brazil's growing pet population — estimated at 110 million pets — while also supporting exports across South America.
Europe
French, Ukrainian pet food companies attract new investment
A French cooperative breaks ground on a new treats factory while a Ukrainian agri-leader secures international financing to sustain feed and pet food operations amid wartime uncertainty.
France's Le Gouessant has announced plans to build a new factory that will support production of a new line of SoftChew treats for dogs and cats, among other products.
Safety & Quality
10 takeaways: Building a stronger pet food safety system
During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Will Henry of Turkey Creek Holdings shared plant-floor insights on where food safety programs succeed — and where they fail.
A well-trained, engaged workforce is the foundation of any effective pet food safety system, according to Will Henry, owner of Turkey Creek Holdings.
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