Europe

JODL Verpackungen expands flexible packaging capacity

The Austrian packaging supplier purchased equipment from German competitor Flexiprime GmbH, adding roll cutters and bag machines to its production line.

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Ukrainian pet food producer expands despite wartime challenges

Suziria Group opens new wet food facility and retail locations while managing energy disruptions and growing international sales.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Spanish insect producer recertifies with improved sustainability score

Tebrio raised its certification score to 96.1 points, up from 85 in 2022.

Tebrio co-founders Adriana Casillas, CEO, and Sabas de Diego, CTO.

Pet Food Regulations

35% of raw pet food samples contaminated with harmful bacteria in UK survey

The FSA said strict rules are in place for pet food regulation in the United Kingdom and that it is working with local authorities to remind feed businesses of their responsibilities in ensuring that pet food is safe.

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New acquisition leads to concentration in French pet retail sector

French pet retail merger creates market concentration, while a Czech pet food group's brand repositions ahead of major product launches.

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Halal pet food struggles to gain traction in Europe

Halal requirements for human food traditionally do not apply to food for animals, and pricing and availability challenges may be deterring growth.

Global Commerce

How the EU-Mercosur agreement could affect pet food trade

While the agreement may not create pet-food-specific provisions, its structure illustrates how trade policy can affect the sector indirectly through classification systems and broader agricultural trade rules.

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Map of European pet food companies: Culinary traditions plus growing markets

Countries with strong agricultural bases, mature food processing sectors and culturally ingrained views of pets as companions tend to support larger and more diverse pet food industries.

Pets In The Traditional Ethnic Clothing Of Various European Countries They Are Standing Infront Of A Collage Of Famous European Landmarks

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Europe announces conference speaker agenda

Co-located with Interzoo in Nuremberg, Germany, the one-day event will explore sustainability, nutrition innovation and supply chain management this May.

This year's Petfood Forum Europe will explore consumer trends and nutrition research shaping the pet food and treat industry across Europe.

Zoomark adds Italy's Quattrozampeinfiera consumer pet event

The B2C event series offers international brands direct access to Italian pet owners across five annual shows.

Central/Western/Southern Asia

Mars Petcare to build Kazakhstan's first pet food factory

Mars Petcare plans a $174 million manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan, while Turkish machinery maker Feedtech secures its first Vietnamese contract.

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Czech startup targets 2026 cultivated meat pet food launch

BeneMeat Technologies will bring cultivated meat biomass pet food product to market this year, while Fressnapf expands with new store openings.

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