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The Strait of Hormuz crisis tests the pet food industry's resilience

Three months into the blockade, industry associations report limited impact on pet food so far, though energy costs and shipping disruption remain serious concerns.

When it comes to supply chains, pet food manufacturers have become significantly more resilient in recent years because they have had to be.

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Indian producer ventures into fresh pet food

Drools partners with Tetra Pak to enter India's fresh pet food segment and grows its UAE footprint, while Italy's MF Tecno Packaging Systems points to rising SKU complexity and premiumization reshaping pet food packaging.

Global Commerce

Indian pet food startup secures funds for growth plans

India's Zoomies secures pre-seed funding for its clean-label, direct-to-consumer brand, while Czech startup Bene Meat Technologies publishes new environmental research on cultivated meat production.

Zoomies is offering a 'cat-first portfolio' complemented by pet food products for dogs.

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Pakistani pet food makers target Gulf boom as export ambitions rise

Pakistani manufacturers are eyeing Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC as their most viable first step toward building an international export presence.

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NARA names Latin America director

Moises Huerta brings 15 years of international agricultural trade experience to the newly created role.

Indian pet food brand raises funds for expansion

An Indian startup and an Australian subscription service each announce funding rounds aimed at product development, distribution and long-term growth.

Benny's Bowl plans to direct its new funding toward R&D, product development and expanded distribution across India.

Global Commerce

Russia sets pet food export record as domestic oversupply looms

Russian producers are turning to new markets in the Middle East and Asia as a widening gap between supply and demand pressures the domestic market.

Russian pet food companies are increasingly being pushed to expand exports to mitigate oversupply on the domestic market

Pet Fair Asia 2026 to expand exhibition space, B2B programming

The Shanghai pet industry trade show returns August 19-23 with record exhibition space, new national pavilions and an invitation-only opening day.

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United Petfood, Lider Petfood acquire dry production facility in Türkiye

The 30,000-square-meter Kırklareli plant, purchased from Maya Family Pet Foods, expands the partners' manufacturing capacity near Istanbul.

United Petfood together with Lider Petfood has officially acquired MAYA Company Pet Food's dry production site, located in Kirklareli, Türkiye.

Global Commerce

India pet food market expects double-digit growth through 2032

Rising pet humanization and premium nutrition demand drive rapid growth.

India's pet food market is set to grow at 16.5% CAGR through 2032 amid rising demand for premium nutrition.

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Cosmopet introduces insect-protein dry food line in UAE

Formulated with insect protein, the company's full portfolio for dogs and cats is now available at Petzone.

Cosmopet specializes in hypoallergenic formulas enriched with insect protein.

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Zoomark launches PetBridge trade show in Mumbai

BolognaFiere Group will debut India-focused pet care exhibition in November 2026 at NESCO center.

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