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Many of the same concerns and demands for human nutrition are reflected in what owners want for their pets. But the trends toward "human-grade" and even raw foods, nutraceutical ingredients and improved taste are putting demands on product development and production, too.
The UK’s first dog food made from insects has gone on sale, which its manufacturers say could help reduce the environmental damage caused by the massive volumes of meat routinely fed to dogs and cats.
Through the government's Black Industrialists programme, a Western Cape company has been able to grow its business to become a pet food supplier for one of the country’s giant retailers.
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German flavours and fragrances group, Symrise, is to buy France's Diana Group for an agreed €1.3 billion including debt to narrow the gap on top rivals Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances and expand in natural ingredients and pet food....
Mars and Procter & Gamble have announced that Mars has agreed to buy the IAMS, EUKANUBA, and NATURA brands in major markets for $2.9-bn in cash. This is a significant strategic move for Mars Petcare to complement its large and growing global pet care business....
The fundamental challenge of the pet food professional is to balance the wants and needs of pets with those of their owners. The two are often at odds. For instance, pet foods come in a variety of flavours because that’s what humans like, and...