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GERMANY- Fressnapf Group, a major player in the pet food industry in Germany, is celebrating the opening of its new state-of-the-art logistics facility, acquired in mid-August, and purpose-built by industrial project developer Panattoni. This expansive facility, spanning 47,500 square meters in Neuruppin, now stands as the eighth logistics hub within Fressnapf’s European network. Its primary function is to serve as…
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USA- Anchor Ingredients, a specialty ingredients supplier to the North American pet food industry, recently announced the launch of its newest division supporting pet food research and development. According to the company, the new Technical Services branch of the business will be dedicated to “providing unbiased and comprehensive support to pet food manufacturers and brands,” according to the company, specifically…
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GERMANY- Leading functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo recently initiated a new series of in-vitro and in-vivo studies to evaluate the digestion of isomaltulose, and its glycaemic and insulinemia effects in dogs, compared to other relevant carbohydrate sources. The study, conducted by Corbee et al., demonstrates that isomaltulose is a suitable low glycaemic ingredient for use in dog food, triggering a lower…
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USA- American agribusiness The Andersons has completed the purchase of ACJ International and its subsidiaries, an ingredient, logistics, and supply chain management company that serves the pet food ingredient industry. The Andersons is a diversified company rooted in agriculture. It conducts business in commodity merchandising, renewables, plant nutrition, and high-quality pet food ingredients. “The pet food industry continues to increase its…
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GERMANY- Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO has launched its new toolbox of high-quality and non-GMO vegetal proteins that allow manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand for natural, plant-based, and sustainable pet food products. The new toolbox features rice protein, vital wheat gluten, and faba bean protein concentrate, each offering specific nutritional and technical benefits that allow manufacturers to tap into…
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USA- The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) issued a statement expressing concerns about Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) proposal for a new system to federally regulate pet food. Over the past few months, PFI proposed a federal system to address concerns about the current label review process, which varies from state to state. The proposal involves lobbying for a…
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USA- Activist investor Jana Partners’s fire on New Jersey-based Freshpet intensifies as it files a lawsuit alleging the pet-food company breached its fiduciary duties. The investor recently blasted Freshpet over governance changes that could impact the investor’s ability to secure board seats, and has now turned that complaint into a legal undertaking, filing a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery…
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ITALY- The Italian National Association for Pet Food and Pet Care Companies (ASSALCO) and Zoomark recently released the 16th edition of their joint report on the Italian pet industry, revealing a rising pet population and pet food sales of almost US$3 billion. According to the report, pet ownership in Italy continues to increase steadily, with 42% of Italian families owning…
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EUROPE- Nutrition Technologies, an insect-based protein ingredients manufacturer operating in Malaysia and Singapore, will now be exporting its insect meal to the European Union (EU), the first company from Malaysia to gain this approval. According to the company, in 2022, Malaysia, Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and South Korea became eligible to export insects and insect-based products to the EU. …
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USA- FoodScience-owned VetriScience recently debuted two new pet supplements, expanding its line of allergy and immune health offerings for dogs. The launched Immune Plus and Omega Plus supplements target seasonal and environmental allergies, immune function, and skin and coat health in dogs. “We are excited to offer dog owners this lineup of advanced allergy and immune support supplements formulated to…
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