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Cypriot pet food producer expands production, sustainability efforts

Champion Pet Food is investing in new production and packaging capacities, expanding its product portfolio, and increasing reliance on solar energy while strengthening its presence in Mediterranean export markets.

Georgios Tsappis, founder and managing director, and his daughter Sophia, business manager, together with Messi the Jack Russell terrier, keep an eye toward the future for Champion Pet Food based in Cyprus.

Brand Insights

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

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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

Mars recognized for workplace flexibility, pet-friendly policies in the UK

Company said it ranked as the UK’s most family-friendly workplace and second most pet-friendly employer.

The company said this latest achievement underscores Mars UK’s ongoing commitment to fostering a truly inclusive, flexible, and pet-friendly work environment.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Dog owners embrace subscription models for convenience, not cost

German startup HEY HOLY report highlights shifting consumer habits in pet food.

Subscription models provide companies with stable and predictable revenues, while consumers benefit from increased convenience and easy access.

Snellman Group to build Finnish factory to boost raw pet food production

Snellman Petfood produces raw food, treats and freeze-dried products under brands MUSH, Fodax and Raw for Paw.

Snellman said both environmental and sustainable development considerations would be taken into account in the building of the factory.

Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft gains EU approval to sell cell-cultured pet food ingredients

According to the company, third-party validation confirms cell-cultured pet food ingredients are pathogen-free and non-GMO.

BioCraft has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.

Polish cat food maker launches new products, eyes new markets

The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all life stages, from kitten to senior.

Nutriment acquires BAF Petfood, marks fourth acquisition of 2025

Sweden-based pet food company said the move strengthens operations in Germany and across Europe.

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has acquired German pet food company BAF Petfood.

Pet Food Market

Pet food market in Southeast Europe lures new investments

Especially in Romania, significant pet food growth has spurred investment in factories and product development, while Bulgaria’s pet food sales are rising, too.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Polish biotech firm unveils scalable beef analog from insects

Proteine Resources said its product offers a 1:1 nutritional profile to real beef while cutting production costs by up to 50% and addressing pet allergies.

The company’s business model relies on a network of modular, AI-driven mini-factories, with the first of many already under construction.

Normandise Pet Food seeks funds for international expansion

The company has hopes to expand into several new countries.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Bühler, Ever After Foods partner to scale cultivated meat production

The two companies have created a team designed to bring an efficient, commercial-scale cultivated meat production system to global food producers.

Kormotech reports $163M revenue, plans expansion in Eastern Europe

The pet food manufacturer said it boosted sales and market share and is now setting its sights on becoming a top 30 global producer.

Kormotech said its top five markets for pet food sales are Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Moldova.

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