Tradeshow Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your primary goals and expectations for this year’s edition of Fi Europe? Our central goal for Fi Europe 2026 is to bring the F&B community together around the innovation needed to meet the challenges facing the ingredients sector […]
Thailand: Nestle invests 157 million CHF to expand pet food production.
Nestlé, the Switzerland-based food and beverage group, is investing 157 million CHF ($176 million) to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The investment will enable increased production of Purina pet food and treats, including brands such as Felix, Friskies, Pro Plan and Purina One, supporting both domestic and international markets. According to […]
UK: Marks & Spencer launches own brand pet food range
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the UK retailer, has entered the private label pet food category with the launch of a new own-brand range named Paws & Pals. The range introduces 13 new lines across kibble, treats and toppers for cats and dogs. Developed in-house, the products feature grain-free recipes made with “100% real ingredients”, high […]
Germany: VAFO Group acquires Pets Deli
VAFO Group, the Czech-founded European pet food company, has acquired Pets Deli, a German direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet food brand. The transaction expands VAFO Group’s presence in Germany and adds a digital platform offering wet food, dry food, raw feeding, snacks and supplements for dogs and cats. Pets Deli will continue to operate under its own […]
Germany: Central Garden & Pet to acquire majority stake in Trixie
Central Garden & Pet Company, the US pet care and gardening business has agreed to acquire an 80% majority stake in German pet accessories and snacks supplier Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG for €400 million ($471 million). The transaction represents a significant milestone in Trixie’s history spanning more than 50 years and is intended […]
UK: Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade
Assisi Pet Care, the London-based pet care group has acquired Forthglade the Devon-based natural pet food manufacturer for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Okehampton, Forthglade specializes in minimally processed wet and dry dog food and natural treats. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Okehampton and distributes through grocery retailers, independent […]
Italy: Nestle Purina to invest 520 million CHF in new pet food facility
Nestle Purina, the pet food division of Swiss food group Nestle, is investing CHF 520 million ($580 million) in a new wet pet food plant and integrated logistics platform in Mantova, Italy. Starting operations in 2029, the facility will produce super-premium wet pet food for cats and dogs to meet growing demand across Europe. The […]
Canada: Champion Petfoods opens global innovation centre
Champion Petfoods, the Canadian pet food manufacturer, has announced the grand opening of its C$32 million ($23.5 million) Global Innovation and Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. The pilot facility, located at the company’s NorthStar Kitchen, was funded by parent company Mars. The centre is designed to develop, evaluate and refine new recipes, proprietary technologies and […]
Malaysia: Umios to acquire Pet World International
Umios, the Japan-based food production and distribution company, has announced that its board of directors has resolved to acquire a 51% equity stake in Malaysian pet care holding company Pet World International (PWI). The transaction, valued at approximately ¥11,400 million ($71 million), will be executed through a newly established holding company. Following the acquisition, PWI […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2026
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your primary goals and expectations for the NACS Show 2026 in Las Vegas? Our goal every year is largely the same: we want to show attendees the future. This means […]