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Boost for insect protein: more Australian import permits underway
Real Pet Food Company claims to be the first to receive authorization to import BSF meal for pet food applications in the country.
Pet industry sees major investments in nutrition and veterinary solutions
Elanco is committing $130 million to expand its Kansas facility, while Ukrainian agrotech group MHP is funding €40 million to build a new plant in Croatia.
Pioneering through innovation and science
LitPet is dedicated to more than just selling products, aiming to improve pet and owner health and happiness. The company motto: "healthy nutrition, lifelong companion".
Understanding the behavior and opinions of Mexican pet parents
With almost 70% of homes in Mexico now owning a pet, how is the country's economy and society changing in response?
Is it Latin America's time to shine?
Changing consumer behavior, increased local pet food production, retail mergers, new e-commerce offerings – there’s a lot going on south of the US.
Innovations in oral hygiene products for pets
With dental health emerging as a significant concern among pet owners, PETS International analyzes the key trends and novel product launches in the pet oral care market.
A Ukrainian pet food pioneer going global
Discover Kormotech’s remarkable journey, from local start-up to ranking in the world’s top 100 pet food manufacturers.
Greenwashing and the global legal landscape
Everything, everywhere now claims to be ‘green’. The question is what that means in practice and whether that is the true color of a product or service.
Is sustainability changing the way we do business?
PETS International talked to representatives from 3 companies located in different parts of the world to discover their approaches to ESG.
Blueprint for sustainable pet food protein sourcing
A new comprehensive guide for pet food companies addresses environmental, social and animal welfare concerns in protein sourcing.
Latest retail distribution partnerships in the pet industry
These companies are leveraging renowned retailer networks to expand their market reach.
VAFO acquires majority share of Austrian manufacturer PetCo
The Czech group closes its second acquisition of the year to increase its foothold in the European premium pet food market.
J.M. Smucker earnings: pet food sales slip, but profits surge
The company reported a mixed performance in the last quarter, which was still impacted by the Post Holdings divestiture from 2023.
Zesty Paws drives H&H Group’s solid performance
The Health & Happiness Group reported a 4.1% revenue increase in the pet care segment for the first half of 2024.
Canada took largest share of $2.4 billion in US pet food exports in 2023
A new report by AFIA suggests that dog and cat food led the animal food export categories in terms of value.
Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires Butcher’s Pet Care
Both companies are expected to hit gross sales of over €400 million.
Latest appointments: Nestlé, Tom&Co, Pet Valu, Alphia and more
GlobalPETS tracks the latest C-level appointments driving growth within top pet industry companies.
Chinese private-label manufacturer secures funding
Advent International invests in Seek Pet Food to accelerate growth in the country’s booming pet food market.
Indian consumer goods multinational to foray into the pet sector
Mumbai-based Godrej Consumer Products Limited plans to launch a pet food line in 2025.
Insect research center opens in Canada
Led by equipment manufacturer Bühler and agri-genetic firm NRGene, the new research facility aims to accelerate sustainable ingredient production in pet food and other industries.