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European pet food market at EUR29.3 Bn in 2023; Russia out

From Albania to the United Kingdom, more than 400 pet food companies produced that food in at least 500 facilities.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

German pet food sales expand despite gloomy economic outlook

Germany's pet food sales grew 1.3% to €4.3 billion in 2024 despite economic challenges, while Indian startup GreenGrahi raised US$2.7 million for insect-based pet nutrition.

Germany’s cat food market reported growth last year, with sales reaching some €2.3 billion at brick-and-mortar stores, up 3.5% compared with 2023.

Saga Nutrition adopts recyclable pet food packaging with Mondi

French pet food maker partners with Mondi to launch mono-material dry pet food bags aligned with circular economy goals.

Mondi's packaging features secure sealing for easy storage and handling, ensuring convenience for pet owners. Its durability also provides reliable protection during shipping and handling, making it practical and long-lasting, the company said.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less CO₂ than beef byproducts

BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.

BioCraft's first product is made from mouse cells, a nod to the ancestral prey of both cats and dogs.

Polish pet treat brand Naturalnie z Kotfina eyes exports, expands portfolio

Also: Germany’s Pets Nature ends deal with Champion Petfoods; and Czech producer Vafo launches new digital division.

Polish pet treats maker Naturalnie z Kotfina is readying to launch export sales to various markets.

Supreme Petfoods doubles output with GIC packaging line upgrade

Supreme Petfoods

The small pet food manufacturer has doubled its production throughput after installing two new automated packing lines at its Suffolk, UK, facility.

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Trade show collaboration to connect European and Middle Eastern pet markets

Zoomark and Petzoo Eurasia partnership aims to strengthen industry ties between Europe and Turkey and expand access to emerging markets in the Middle East.

Selçuk Çetin and Enrico Zannini note the collaboration is part of a broader strategy to support global pet industry growth through more interconnected trade platforms.

Zoomark 2025 draws record crowd, showcases global pet industry trends

The biennial trade show welcomed nearly 31,000 visitors and 1,268 exhibitors, highlighting sustainability, innovation and international growth.

Zoomark 2025 hosted 1,268 exhibitors from 56 countries — including 43 startups — across 90,000 square meters, a 32% increase in show floor space from 2023.

Ibero Natural expands European sales of Iberian pork-based dog food

Czech brand Ibero Natural grows its premium pet food offerings across Europe, while Latvian company Tērvete Food introduces the Baltics’ first dog-friendly ice cream.

Ibero Natural uses the meat of Iberian dark pigs and lamb meat in the manufacturing process.

Pet Food Ingredients

SARVAL reopens upgraded wet pet food plant in the Netherlands

The revamped Cuijk facility is designed to increase production capacity and efficiency while advancing SARVAL’s sustainability goals and pet food ingredient offerings.

SARVAL is a global provider of sustainable pet food ingredients, offering a portfolio that includes multiple species, functional proteins, and both fresh and frozen products.

Zoomark honors innovation in pet food, joins EPO

Zoomark joins European Pet Organization to strengthen role in EU pet sector.

Pet Vision Awards honor the products and services that best embody the key megatrends shaping the future of the pet industry.

Poland’s Bemo to expand into cat food, boost export reach

Holistic dog food producer Bemo eyes wet and dry cat food launch while Bulgarian biotech firm Nasekomo reaches a milestone in its industrial insect farming platform.

Poland’s pet food maker Bemo specializes in homeostatic dog food and is planning to add wet and dry cat food to the firm’s product portfolio.

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