International Petfood

31/07/2023

Aquafeed Extrusion & Nutrition Conference will be co-hosted by International Aquafeed magazine, Texas A&M University VIV worldwide
Join us in Abu Dhabi at VIV MEA 2023 on November 19th for the all-day conference.
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18/07/2023

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Introduces New Products Featuring MSC-Certified Seafood and Insect Protein for Pets - The new recipe boasts high-quality, traceable, wild-caught Alaskan Po***ck from an MSC-certified fishery and locally raised insect meal.

To further support pets with stomach and skin sensitivities and help create a healthier and more sustainable future, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, announced its popular Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin portfolio is now available with MSC-certified Alaskan Po***ck and insect protein.

The new formulas feature high-quality, traceable, wild-caught Alaskan Po***ck from a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery, as well as innovative insect protein (for the dog recipe). These new protein sources represent Hill’s focus on science-led innovation, offering pets not only biology-based nutrition, but also a commitment to creating a better world for the future generations of pets.

The new recipe boasts high-quality, traceable, wild-caught Alaskan Po***ck from an MSC-certified fishery and locally raised insect meal.

19/06/2023

As demand for pet food gathers pace, BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, is pleased to present its new toolbox of high quality and non-GMO .

Vegetal Proteins

14/06/2023

Packaging solutions company Amcor announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Moda Systems, a manufacturer of automated packaging machines.

Moda, which is based in New Zealand, designs, assembles and supports innovative, high-performance modular vacuum packing solutions for the , and industries.

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Packaging solutions company Amcor announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Moda Systems, a manufacturer of automated protein packaging

09/06/2023

Arbiom, an - company developing solutions to deliver next generation ingredients, announced today the kick-off of SYLPLANT project. This European collaborative project gathers 17 partners covering the entire food and value chains from manufacturers to retailers.

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Arbiom, an agricultural-biotech company developing solutions to deliver next generation protein ingredients, announced today the kick-off of SYLPLANT project.

08/06/2023

Ynsect, a world leader in production, today announces the creation of a genotyping chip named Axiom® YNS_Mol1, a world-first for insect breeding and a major step in the evolution of selection of lines to produce insect-based . This novel chip dedicated to the Tenebrio molitor will allow for selection based on the genomic diversity of the species. Made available to the wider scientific community, it represents a key element of Ÿnsect’s strategy, as well as a groundbreaking tool for fundamental research in the sector.

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Ÿnsect, the world leader in insect production, today announces the creation of a genotyping chip named Axiom® YNS_Mol1, a world-first for insect breeding and

06/06/2023

Natural Farm, a leading provider of all-natural treats and bones, proudly announces its partnership with several esteemed distributors in the United States and Canada. The collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for specialty stores and and stores, ensuring pet owners can easily procure Natural Farm’s hormone-free products without any additives, chemicals, or colours.

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Natural Farm, a leading provider of all-natural dog treats and beef bones, proudly announces its partnership with several esteemed distributors in the United

06/06/2023

Walker & Drake the Barnsley based premium food manufacturer have just completed their £900,000 investment in a brand new cold pressed production facility.

The company, that only began trading after the first lockdown of 2020, has seen massive growth in their cold pressed dog sales.

Walker & Drake’s cold pressed dog food is built around a minimal processing ethos with the benefits of gut health at its core.

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Walker & Drake the Barnsley based premium dog food manufacturer have just completed their £900,000 investment in a brand new cold pressed production

01/06/2023

Hillenbrand, Inc. announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) from Blackstone for $730 million. Hillenbrand expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.

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Hillenbrand, Inc. announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) from Blackstone for $730 million.

01/06/2023

Wenger are pleased to announce that Scott Krebs has been appointed President of Wenger as of 1 June 2023, reporting to Arni Sigurdsson, Chief Business Officer and Deputy CEO.

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Wenger are pleased to announce that Scott Krebs has been appointed President of Wenger as of 1 June 2023, reporting to Arni Sigurdsson, Chief Business Officer

26/05/2023

Eddy Ketels will step down as CEO of Orffa – Haiko Zuidhoff appointed as successor

Eddy Ketels will step down as CEO of Orffa at the end of 2023. He will be succeeded by Haiko Zuidhoff, who will start in his new role as of 1 October 2023.

Eddy Ketels has been working for 35 years at Orffa. He became CEO in 2001. Under his leadership Orffa has developed from a local player, mainly focused on ingredients in Belgium and the Netherlands, into a global innovative value-adding company having presence in the main feed producing countries, offering a balanced portfolio of feed additives.

Eddy Ketels will step down as CEO of Orffa at the end of 2023. He will be succeeded by Haiko Zuidhoff, who will start in his new role as of 1 October 2023.

25/05/2023

Because Animals, the first company to develop cultured for the market, announced it has rebranded the company as BioCraft Pet Nutrition as it shifts to working directly with petfood manufacturers interested in supply-chain stable, high-quality, sustainable, safe, humane cultured meat.

The name change follows BioCraft’s decision to dedicate its resources solely to the commercialisation of cultured meat including R&D, infrastructure, and collaborative relationships. In late 2022, the company discontinued its plant-based products marketed under the Because Animals brand, divesting from those formulations and provisional patents, while retaining all intellectual property relating to cultured meat.

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Because Animals, the first biotech company to develop cultured meat for the petfood market, announced it has rebranded the company as BioCraft Pet