▼Pet Food Processing

General Mills’ #petfood market share continues to witness sequential improvement with pound share growing, but dollar share flat during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the company's financial results. “We saw our US pet food business return to pound share growth and held dollar share for the first time in more than two years,” said CEO Jeff Harmening. “We’ll look to build on this positive share momentum as we move through the second half of fiscal 2025.” Full scoop on the company's financials: https://ow.ly/BJPQ50UvmTF #petfoodindustry

Pet industry distributor Pet Food Experts announced the addition of FirstMate Pet Foods, a family-owned #petfood company from British Columbia, to its portfolio of #distribution partners. With FirstMate being available across all major PFX regions, it will now be able to offer retailers a wider selection of its products. “The collaboration between Pet Food Experts and FirstMate Pet Foods represents a growing partnership founded on shared values and a mutual commitment to the health and happiness of pets,” Pet Food Experts said. More on the partnership: https://ow.ly/Vfe050UvmMl #petfoodindustry

ACQUISITION 🤝 Virbac’s Turkish subsidiary has acquired companion animal products distributor Mopsan Veteriner Ürünleri Through the #acquisition, the company aims to strengthen its foothold in the Turkish pet health market. Full scoop on the deal here: https://ow.ly/gAv150UvmCO #petfoodindustry #petindustry

ICYMI ➡ Charlee Bear, a Gott Pet Products brand, announced the newest addition to its Meaty Bites line — Beef Liver & Cheddar Cheese. The new, freeze-dried treats are made with select cuts of raw beef raised in the United States and infused with Wisconsin cheddar cheese and probiotics to support healthy digestion. More on the new product: https://ow.ly/Jca050Uvmyi #petfoodindustry

The prospect of new tariff disputes following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in the United States, ongoing geopolitical tensions and continued climate change-related challenges are expected to significantly impact agricultural trade and producer profitability worldwide in 2025, according to a Rabobank report. “Prices are quite likely to continue to suffer, even without the prospect of trade wars,” Rabobank said. Get the full scoop on the report here: https://ow.ly/fa9Q50Uvmvq #petfoodindustry

For more than 40 years, purchasing executives have relied on the Sosland Purchasing Seminar to engage with industry experts and network with peers. Reserve your spot today, and learn why they keep coming back: https://ow.ly/Il4M50Umysj #purchasingseminar #foodindustry

Supply chain logistics in the #petfoodindustry isn’t just about transportation — it’s about ensuring efficiency across every step of production, from inventory management to risk planning, every link matters. And partnering with the right logistics provider can help keep operations running smoothly. “Partnering with a third-party logistics provider isn’t just about transportation — it’s about solving your overall business challenges,” detailed Jim Ritchie of RedStone Logistics. Learn more about #supplychain logistics and how it can streamline #petfood operations: https://ow.ly/12fN50UvmlJ

In our latest #WomeninPet Q&A, Louise Calderwood, director of regulatory affairs at the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), shares her journey into the #petfoodindustry, top trends influencing the industry and how AFIA will continue to support the industry's growth. "The AFIA is highly focused on the modernization of the regulatory review of animal food ingredients, which would allow these products to come into the marketplace as foods and be appropriately marketed," she shared. Continue reading: https://ow.ly/OLEe50UvlRF #petfood #animalfeed

Packaging large-format #petfood presents unique challenges for manufacturers. Larger bags and containers require robust materials that can withstand the demands of transportation, storage and handling while maintaining product integrity. Additionally, #sustainability has become a key focus throughout the #packaging industry, driving innovation toward eco-friendly materials that still offer durability and functionality. Continue reading to learn more about today’s solutions in large-format packaging: https://ow.ly/E2Hu50UvlLU #petfoodindustry

Insect protein supplier Agroloop Hungary Ltd. has opened its new, 139,931-square-foot automated protein production facility on the outskirts of Budapest. The facility is the first industrial scale #insectprotein processing plant in Hungary dedicated to #animalfeed and #petfood production, according to Agroloop. Continue reading on the new facility: https://ow.ly/kTgB50UvlFa #petfoodindustry