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PsiBufet, Butternut Box tap developer for new Polish pet food facility

Butternut Box and PsiBufet have appointed CTP to build a new facility at CTPark Zabrze, Poland, to produce fresh and healthy meals for dogs.

PsiBufet and Butternut Box plan to deliver the first meals produced at its new facility in CTPark Zabrze, Poland, by mid-2025.

Brand Insights

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Enifer to construct mycoprotein production facility in Finland

The Finnish biotech company will produce its PEKILO mycoprotein with a new EUR33 million factory located in Kirkkonummi.

The production of PEKILO mycoprotein has a low carbon footprint and requires minimal land and water, making it a very sustainable alternative to animal and plant proteins.

Pet Food Market

Mars to invest $140 million to increase production in France

The company will expand four of its units, including the two pet care arms of Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

Mars plans to invest in modernizing its French pet food facilities of Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

Adventures in Pet Food

Interzoo report: Global pet food industry is strong, growing

Pet food data shared during the largest international pet trade show highlighted ongoing strength and growth in many countries and regions around the world.

Interzoo 2024 Entrance

Pet Ownership Statistics

In Germany, cats remain the most popular pet

According to a recent report from the Central Association of Zoological Specialist Companies (ZZF), 15.7 million cats live in 25% of German households.

In Germany, 42% of all cat-owning households have two or more cats.

Meatly hits cultivated meat milestone, cuts production costs

Agronomics said its portfolio company, Meatly, has achieved a significant milestone in developing a protein-free culture medium costing £1 per liter.

Meatly’s cultivated chicken protein will be featured in Omni’s sustainable cat food formula.

Czech company releases cultured meat for pet food

Bene Meat Technologies is looking for a partner who will get the product on shelves by the end of this year. Plus, United Petfood to launch a new Polish facility in 2025.

At this year’s Interzoo in Nuremberg, Bene Meat Technologies featured its first samples of cultivated meat chunks in gravy for cats and dogs.

UK vegan pet food brand launches cultivated-chicken cat food

Plus, Petfood Run expands sales in France’s Réunion and Germany’s pet food palatants specialist posts positive quarterly results.

Omni produces its cultivated-meat wet pet food in the Netherlands and Poland, and aims to increase its sales across Europe.

BSM Partners opens European office

Émilie Mesnier has been named vice president for European operations and will oversee an office in Nantes, France.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Rosemary extract as antioxidant for cats, dogs authorized by European Commission

Kemin Industries

Process initiated by Kemin Industries expands the range of available antioxidants but also addresses critical supply chain challenges.

Rosemary extract is a versatile and effective antioxidant that can help pet food manufacturers meet the growing demand for clean label, high-quality, and environmentally friendly products, said Kemin.

Pet Food Market

General Mills acquires Edgard & Cooper

Edgard & Cooper is one of Europe’s leading independent premium pet food brands with omnichannel distribution across 13 markets.

Edgard & Cooper is one of the fastest-growing independent pet food companies in Europe, with estimated 2023 retail sales of more than €100 million.

The Nutriment Company acquires Totally Natural Pet Products

Acquisition of the Scottish raw dog food manufacturer expands The Nutriment Company's portfolio of premium natural pet food brands into the Central European market.

The acquisition of Totally Natural Pet Products by The Nutriment Company is expected to be completed by the end of April.

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