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Negotiations of new EU rules on sustainable packaging to kick off in 2024
The Council and the Parliament will start the legislative process to design regulations regarding the packaging and pack

Malaysian insect player receives green light to export products to Europe
Veolia Bioconversion aims to become an “ecological champion” after gaining approval to export its insect meal and oi

Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona
The pet food manufacturer, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will triple capacity.

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility
The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns
The firm aims to grow the brand and expand its European footprint.

2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?
Insect supplier Entobel (Singapore) and insect pet food manufacturer Percuro (UK) share their plans with GlobalPETS.

Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024
Green Petfood has been awarded for its holistic commitment to creating innovative and sustainable food concepts for dogs

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.

J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands
The manufacturer, which posted fewer sales and profit in the last quarter, is optimistic about the pet business for the

Lithuanian insect supplier to set up yellow mealworm plant
Divaks has partnered with Switzerland-based group Bühler to set up a commercial-scale production facility by 2025.

Analysis: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024
The country is to introduce a new tax, the biggest change to import regulations since Brexit. GlobalPETS learns how it w

General Mills’ former Blue Buffalo plant has a new owner
New Jersey pet food manufacturer United Premium Foods (UPF) will start operating in the factory in the coming weeks.<

Is Alphia the perfect fit for PAI Partners?
The new owner of one of the biggest pet food manufacturers in the US shares their plans for the firm with GlobalPETS.

Pet Sustainability Coalition: helping businesses to reduce their environmental impact
With its wide range of resources, the Pet Sustainability Coalition has over 10 years of experience in supporting pet

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.

Building a pet company with global reach
Schulze Heimtierbedarf is a family business based in the small German town of Porta Westfalica. A sailing trip 40 yea

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

Europe softens organic qualification criteria for pet food labeling
Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet fo

Country report: Georgia - Unlocking new opportunities for market expansion
In Georgia, the government is working together with local pet food players to build up the industry. The aim is to re

Super Design inaugurates new facility
The Chinese pet accessory manufacturer wants to improve efficiency and capacity through its new solar-powered plant.<