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Kormotech secures €40 million to expand pet food production in Europe

The expansion in Europe will help the company reach €500 million (US$520 million) in revenue by 2029.

Kormotech said the investment will be used to expand its wet pet food production facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.

Pet Food Market

Eastern Europe pet food market navigates choppy waters

The Eastern European pet care market is expected to continue to grow in both volume and value terms in 2025.

Pet food manufacturers and retailers across the eastern part of the EU complain the market is far from its best shape.

Pet Food Packaging

Study: Sustainable packaging influences pet food purchases in Europe

A recent study by Amcor showed consumers also look to a product’s packaging to help them differentiate between more sustainable and less sustainable options.

Amcor's recent study of European pet food shoppers revealed product sustainability influences 76% of pet owners’ purchase decisions.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market

Loopworm said its silkworm pupae are reared in climate-friendly conditions, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food and animal feed ingredients.

The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo, Petfood Forum strengthen partnership

Interzoo-organizer WZF and WATT Global Media intensify their collaboration until 2028, providing innovative platforms for international networking in the pet food industry.

Steve Akins (WATT Global Media) and Dr Rowena Arzt (WZF) celebrate the expansion of their partnership until 2028.

Czech company releases study on cultured meat benefits

The company is looking for an industry partner who will allow their cultured meat for pet food to appear in numerous markets.

Bene Meat Technologies

PetRepublic marks third anniversary with increased production capacity

Polish wet pet food producer is adding manufacturing capacity to reach 56,000 tons of pet food per year in 2025.

The company's production facility in Koluszki, Poland, exports products to the EU, Africa and the Middle East.

Spanish pet food business overhauls wet cat food portfolio

The company has launched a revamped line of cat food cans.

Picart Select Cat Food Range

Pet Food Market

Kormotech expands into Lithuania with wet pet food facility

Designed with sustainability at the forefront, facility construction is expected to be completed within 13 months.

Kormotech is building a new facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania for producing wet pet food that will be completed in 13 months.

Market Trends and Reports

Premium Petfood Brands acquires organic pet food brand Yarrah

Following Yarrah's recent bankruptcy, Premium Petfood Brands purchased Yarrah’s portfolio, including the Smølke and Rodi brands.

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Pet food producer rolls out new products to expand portfolio

Polish pet food producer, Tropical, is making efforts to broaden its product range.

Pet Food Packaging

Wynn Petfood packs wet food blends, snacks in paper

German pet food startup is packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends and practical snacks in NexFlex paper packaging.

Koehler NexPlus Advanced flexible packaging paper provides protection for wet food blend products due to its oxygen, mineral oil and grease barrier properties.

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