Netherlands

Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?
This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.

BARF pet food: the story so far
The raw pet food sector is rapidly evolving, but there are some key challenges it needs to overcome.

Q-Petfood makes frozen fresh meat suitable for small and medium-sized dogs and cats
In response to consumer research, Q-Petfood is seizing new opportunities in frozen fresh meat products for dogs and c

Fressnapf acquires Dutch retailer Jumper
The German firm wants to strengthen its footprint in the Netherlands as part of a European expansion plan.

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients joins global food supplier OSI Group
The Dutch ingredient supplier aims to reach new customers and broaden its product portfolio.

How Tyson Foods and Protix want to ramp up operations in the US by 2025
The American manufacturer invested €55 million ($58.2M) in the Dutch insect supplier. GlobalPETS learns more.

Microalgae is the answer to more sustainable pet food
There’s a clear shift in how pet parents are approaching nutrition – they’re becoming more knowledgeable, empha

Are you coming to the pet industry’s leading networking event?
In January 2024, around 250 executives from leading pet companies will gather at the GlobalPETS Forum in Venice for 3

Canadian government puts Bunge-Viterra merger under review
Officials launched a review of the deal to ensure “healthy competition” among supply chain players.

Search for sustainable fish-oil alternative leads to microalgae
When looking to increase the world’s access to beneficial omega-3 fatty acids for cats and dogs, Veramaris found th

Voff acquires Dutch pet food manufacturer Carnibest
The Swedish company wants to expand its natural premium pet food portfolio.

Financial difficulties won’t deter Dutch pet owners from spending on their pets
New consumer research uncovers interesting insights into Dutch pet owners.

Butternut Box to build EU footprint with new £280 million investment
The London-based fresh dog food company is including a new manufacturing facility in its expansion plans.

Sky-high inflation: pet supplies taking the hit
The category continues to suffer price hikes, with some countries showing a slight slowdown trend. But how’s the fu

Esro to expand pet food ingredient business in Europe
The Dutch firm announced a joint venture with New Zealand-based agribusiness group Scales.

This is the new Chief Operating Officer at Zooplus
Supply chain expert Joost Bous will be key in the company’s growth plans.

Analysis: European pet population grew by 11% in 2022
Nearly half of the households in the region have at least 1 pet. We take a look at what’s happening in each country

Analysis: High inflation continues impacting pet supplies
Europe takes the lead in the biggest price increases in the first months of 2023.

Bunge and Viterra merge to create agribusiness conglomerate
The operation is valued at $34 billion (€30.9B).

Private label pet food products awarded for their innovative efforts
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) claims the affordability of these products is a response to consum