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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Royal Canin, comedian partner for new viewer's choice awards

The new virtual Viewer’s Choice Awards will allow participants to learn more about the judging criteria for Best in Show and interact with the competition during the 2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

Comedian Heather McMahan will act as the virtual host of the Viewer's Choice Awards being held during the 2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

NARA secures RAPP Funding to boost US rendered product exports

NARA was awarded another $3 million in funding to conduct activities that encourage the development, maintenance and expansion of export markets for rendered products from the U.S.

Kormotech secures €40 million to expand pet food production in Europe

The expansion in Europe will help the company reach €500 million (US$520 million) in revenue by 2029.

Kormotech said the investment will be used to expand its wet pet food production facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.

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EPISODE 31: What makes pet food consumers tick?

Founder of The Valuegraphics Project David Allison joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down the insights that can be gained from understanding your customers’ deepest motivations for buying.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: AI opens doors to pet food innovation

In 2024, AI made its mark on the pet industry, unlocking future opportunities in the pet food space.

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Toppan Holdings to acquire Sonoco's packaging business for $1.8 billion

The acquisition will combine Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business with Toppan Group’s technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Toppan Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Sonoco Products Company with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Natoo partners with Pet Solutions Group to expand US presence

Pet Solutions Group works with brands to provide business planning, project management and retail sales support.

Pet Food Market

Pet industry M&As set to surge in 2025

The Cascadia Capital Pet Industry Overview noted a slowdown in mergers & acquisitions in 2024, but said the stage is set for a transaction resurgence in the coming year.

According to Cascadia Capital, fewer companies are being bought or merged in the pet industry because of challenges in the industry and acquirers being extra careful and strategic.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

AI in pet food formulation: A developing technology

Does AI have a place in pet food formulation? Ian Mealey of Format Solutions offers his thoughts.

AI in the pet food space is on the move, and will continue evolving for quite some time as it finds its place in the industry.

KatKin names Claire Tanner as chief financial officer

Tanner has has extensive experience across direct-to-consumer, retail and manufacturing.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Gifts for pets fuel seasonal dog, cat food sales

People buy gifts for others’ pets even if they don’t own any companion animals themselves.

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Cat food company eyes Asian expansion

The company is investing to expand its range with new products and is making efforts to expand its international presence.

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