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10/11/2026

Mars Announces £161 Million Investment in Midlands Pet Food Manufacturing  

Mars, Incorporated, the family-owned business behind household brands including WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE® and SHEBA®, Ben's Original™, EXTRA®, M&M's® and SNICKERS®, has today announced a £161 million (GBP) investment to modern...
News Nestlé invests CHF 157 million in Thailand to meet growing demand for high-quality pet nutrition  

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16/10/2026

Nestlé invests CHF 157 million in Thailand to meet growing demand for high-quality pet nutrition  

Nestlé is investing more than CHF 157 million to expand its pet food manufacturing capabilities in Thailand, strengthening production for Purina brands and helping meet the growing demand for high-quality pet nutrition.
  The investment is focused on ...
News Purina Opens New Pet Food Factory in Ohio, Its First Built from the Ground Up in More Than 50 Years  

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18/09/2026

Purina Opens New Pet Food Factory in Ohio, Its First Built from the Ground Up in More Than 50 Years  

News Kormotech Becomes the First Ukrainian Pet Food Company to Receive BRCGS Certification  

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03/09/2026

Kormotech Becomes the First Ukrainian Pet Food Company to Receive BRCGS Certification  

News Kormotech Explores Brazil and Latin America as Next Growth Opportunities at PET South America 2026

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Kormotech Explores Brazil and Latin America as Next Growth Opportunities at PET South America 2026

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Mars appoints Christina Ruggiero as North America Regional President for Pet Nutrition business  
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10/08/2026

Mars appoints Christina Ruggiero as North America Regional President for Pet Nutrition business  

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (July 21, 2026) — Mars today announced the appointment of Christina Ruggiero as Regional President, Mars Pet Nutrition North America, effective July 1.
  For more than 90 years, Mars has helped pet parents care for their pets through trusted nutrition brands backed by world-class science.  Today, the company is advancing solutions that support hydration, gut & dental health, healthy aging and lifelong wellness. At the same time, Mars is helping pet parents navigate an increasingly complex landscape of information, trends and choices through seamless experiences wherever they research, shop for and care for their pets.
  In this role Ruggiero will lead one of Mars Petcare's largest units, overseeing a portfolio of trusted and iconic brands including PEDIGREE®, IAMS®, SHEBA®, CESAR®, GREENIES™, TEMPTATIONS® and NUTRO™ across the United States and Canada. By working closely with retailers, suppliers, industry partners, agencies, and other strategic collaborators, Ruggiero will strengthen the partnerships that drive growth, accelerate innovation, and create exceptional experiences for pet parents and their pets.
  Ruggiero joins Mars from The Coca-Cola Company, where she most recently served as President of the Global Nutrition Category, leading a $9 billion portfolio that included Minute Maid, Simply, Santa Clara, fairlife, Maaza and Innocent, and delivering one of the fastest-growing businesses in Coca-Cola's portfolio during her tenure.
  Her appointment comes at a moment of significant opportunity for the pet care category. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are now pet parents1, and over one third of American pet parents say their pet is the most important thing in their life2 – investing more in their health, wellbeing, and longevity than ever before. With more than four in five pet parents3 viewing nutrition as the most important contributor to their pet's health, demand is growing for science-backed nutrition, trusted wellness solutions, and innovative products that help pets live full, healthy lives.
  "Throughout my career, I've been drawn to businesses with category-defining brands, strong purpose and opportunities to create meaningful impact," said Ruggiero. "Mars Pet Nutrition combines world-class science, culturally fluent brands and a deep understanding of the role pets play in people's lives. I'm excited to join the team at such an important time for the business and help accelerate growth, strengthen innovation and give pet parents greater confidence in the choices they make every day for the pets we love."
  Prior to leading Coca-Cola's Global Nutrition Category, Ruggiero served as President, North America Operations, Central Zone, and spent nearly four years in India as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., where she doubled the company's net worth and significantly expanded its retail footprint. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles across procurement, operations and supply chain, including serving as Vice President of Procurement for Diageo, where she led teams across North America, Europe, Russia and Africa. She began her career as a cryptologist in the U.S. Navy supporting the National Security Agency.
  Ruggiero has been recognized throughout her career for her commitment to inclusive leadership and organizational culture, earning honors including House of Rose Professional's "Best CEO Leading on Gender Diversity & Inclusion" and "Most Inspirational Woman Leader."
  She holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Huddersfield and a Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount College. Source: Mars

References
1. NielsenIQ Pet-O-Graphics Survey, Q2 2025 
2. Mars Global Pet Parent Study, April 2024
3. Petfood Industry, April 2025
Champion Petfoods Unveils $32M CAD Global Innovation and Discovery Centre  
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09/07/2026

Champion Petfoods Unveils $32M CAD Global Innovation and Discovery Centre  

Champion Petfoods announced the grand opening of its $32 million CAD Global Innovation and Discovery Centre, a state-of-the-art pilot facility located at its award-winning NorthStar Kitchen in Acheson, Alberta. This significant investment, made by parent company Mars, reinforces Champion's long-standing commitment to advancing Biologically Appropriate pet nutrition and solidifies its leadership in the global pet food industry.
  The new state-of-the-art Centre strengthens Champion's ability to develop, evaluate and refine new recipes, proprietary technologies and product concepts, serving innovation worldwide across all markets where Champion operates. Working in a nimble, small-footprint environment, the company's scientists, nutritionists, veterinarians and product developers can conduct controlled development work on nutrient-rich, market-specific recipes and new technologies for its acclaimed ORIJEN and ACANA brands before scaling them to its high-volume production Kitchens. This investment is part of a broader commitment, which includes an additional $15 million CAD planned for Champion's Canadian facilities over the next five years to enhance production, packaging and sustainability. This builds on the $591 million CAD invested over the past ten years to establish best-in-class pet food manufacturing in Canada.
  'The Global Innovation and Discovery Centre is a direct reflection of our BAFRINO mandate: our promise to craft food that is Biologically Appropriate, made with a variety of fresh, raw ingredients and to be never outdone,' said Stacey Osborn, President of Champion Petfoods. 'This facility empowers our Associates to push the boundaries of pet nutrition, developing nutrient-rich foods with the speed, safety and scientific rigour that pet lovers expect from us. It's an investment in the future of nutrition for cats and dogs and in our deep-rooted Canadian heritage.'
  The Centre reinforces Champion's commitment to its Alberta roots by leveraging the region's world-class agricultural network. By sourcing fresh ingredients regionally and nationally, Champion ensures its recipes are rich in nutritional value while supporting the local economy. The Centre also seeks to further Champion's sustainable upcycling efforts by enhancing the nutritional value of its ingredients through proprietary expertise. From freezing fish at the source to extracting oils, Champion uses ingredients and processing approaches to produce fresh kibble and freeze-dried recipes that deliver high-quality nutrition for dogs and cats.
  A cornerstone of Champion's innovation strategy is a strong partnership with leading academic institutions. Champion collaborates with scientists and veterinarians from the University of Calgary and the University of Guelph to pioneer evidence-based pet nutrition. To advance the entire industry, many of the findings from these university-led studies will be open-sourced, providing foundational knowledge for the future of pet health.
  'At Champion Petfoods, true innovation is driven by an uncompromising commitment to rigorous research and the high-quality ingredients,' said Jeff Johnston, Senior Vice President, Research, Innovation and Product Development at Champion Petfoods. 'This Global Innovation and Discovery Centre uniquely positions us to pioneer breakthrough recipes and proprietary technologies. By bridging evidence-based science with our world-class regional ingredient sourcing, we have the agility to rapidly test and perfect nutrient-dense foods that continue to set the global standard for pet health and nutrition.'
  By turning breakthrough science and discovery into tangible products in Parkland County, Champion Petfoods is helping to elevate Alberta as a premier global hub for pet nutrition innovation. Source: PETS+
Delickcious Revamps Chunk Shape in Its Wet Cat Food Line  
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03/07/2026

Delickcious Revamps Chunk Shape in Its Wet Cat Food Line  

This decision was driven by an analysis of global trends, particularly the growing demand for maximum naturalness.
  "We are seeing a strong, growing trend toward the humanization of pet food. Today's pet parents want to see natural-looking food in their pets' bowls. Perfectly identical, geometric chunks are gradually losing relevance because real meat simply doesn't look like that," explains Yelyzaveta Medushivska, Senior Brand Manager for Delickcious. "That's why we decided to switch to irregular chunks for our complete wet cat food line. First, it gives the product a much more natural appearance. Second, the juicy, whole chunks in varying shapes create a highly appetizing texture. Most importantly, we've implemented an updated cooking technology that makes the flavor even richer."
  Internal research has shown that cats actually prefer the taste of the new format over the previous version. This confirmed the team's hypothesis: the shape of a chunk influences not just the visual appeal of the product, but the actual tasting experience for the pets.
  "We knew that palatability is a core feature for Delickcious. Therefore, it was crucial for us to not just change the shape, but to ensure it positively affected how pets perceive the food," notes Andriy Savchuk, Product Manager at Kormotech. "During testing, we kept the recipe exactly the same—we only changed the shape of the chunk. The results showed that the product performed better in comparative palatability tests. This proved that the new shape doesn't just look more natural, but actually makes the food even more appealing to cats."
  The update applies to three complete wet cat food recipes:
  Chunks with salmon and mussels in gravy; Chunks with lamb, chicken fillet, and green beans in jelly; Chunks with duck, chicken fillet, and spinach in gravy. Source: Kormotech
ADM Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint in Brazil with New Premix Plant  
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19/06/2026

ADM Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint in Brazil with New Premix Plant  

CHICAGO – ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, recently opened a new premix and feed additives production facility in Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil. The facility, which spans 7,500 square meters, has an installed capacity of approximately 40,000 tons per year and is engineered to deliver up to 10 tons per hour. Designed to be one of the most technologically advanced premix operations in Brazil, this plant combines advanced automation with traceability processes that enhance predictability and reliability across the protein value chain.
  "Our innovation process is focused on improving our customer's production performance by reducing losses through higher bioavailability and feed conversion and unlocking more value for our customers through higher productivity, improved yield and cost efficiency." said Raphael Bozola, ADM's Vice President of Animal Nutrition for South America. "More than a capacity increase, the inauguration of this plant symbolizes our strategic decision to grow with control, standardization and operational excellence in a key pillar of our business in Brazil — animal nutrition," he added. 
  To support traceability, a core requirement for global market operations, the Apucarana facility deploys advanced systems that deliver faster, more precise monitoring of materials and processes, further reducing operational risk. The plant will be able to comply with increasingly stringent standards for quality, safety and process segregation, supported by advanced tracking technology and full mapping of all ingredients used in each premix formulation. In addition, the facility is equipped to produce customized formulations for each producer, with no risk of cross-contamination.
  With individualized silos and a dedicated mixing system, the production model enhances process robustness and further strengthens consistency and integrity between batches. Unlike traditional systems with shared mixers, the segregation approach adopted in the new plant reinforces the integrity of formulations — particularly relevant for "clean" lines, free from ionophores, and for markets that require high standards of quality and traceability.
  Compliance and control are critical to the reputation of the brands served, according to Bozola. "Advancing the level of control delivers additional gains in predictability across the value chain and reinforces the reliability of our customers' production performance. Our facilities leverage technology in service of consistency and growth. The automation and systems implemented at the new unit are not an end in themselves, they are tools to sustain efficient growth, raise the technical standard of our operations, and prepare the business for the future of animal nutrition: more demanding, more regulated and increasingly data-driven," Bozola emphasized. Source: ADM
  About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We're a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry's broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We're a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We're a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.
Brazilian Industry Invests R$ 40 Million in Japanese-Inspired Snacks
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17/06/2026

Brazilian Industry Invests R$ 40 Million in Japanese-Inspired Snacks

The Pian industry, based in Paraí (RS), invested R$ 40 million in entering the pet treat market for dogs and cats. The new operation was inspired by a technology observed in Japan and focuses on the premium pet snack segment.
  The company developed a product line with a production process based on techniques used in the Asian market , focusing on higher value-added snacks. The investment includes industrial infrastructure, equipment, and product development.
  According to information published by columnist Giane Guerra of GZH, the company has two production units located on the same site, maintaining one structure dedicated to dry products and another to wet products. The investment will allow for the acquisition of new equipment and the launch of a line of creamy treats for dogs and cats.
  The company's partner, Pedro Henrique Pian, states that the new product was inspired by an internationally established model. "We bought new and more modern machines. Creamy treats bring dogs and cats closer together and help hydrate them. They are a global trend, and Brazil ends up importing them," he believes.
  This initiative follows a trend observed throughout the pet industry. With the humanization of animals and the increased demand for premium items, categories such as functional treats, complementary foods, and highly palatable snacks have been experiencing above-average market growth.
  The new products, named Mikcat Creme and Mikdog Creme , will be presented during the Pet Business Fair (Feipet) in Novo Hamburgo. The company expects to increase the product line's revenue by 30% within a year, although the figures have not been disclosed.
  Despite the factory's high level of automation, estimated at 95% of operations, the expansion will also impact job creation. Currently, the company has 72 employees and anticipates opening 30 new positions.
  In addition to the domestic market, the company is evaluating opportunities for future expansion into other Latin American countries. This move reinforces the growing interest of the Brazilian industry in higher value-added categories, especially in a scenario of strong competition in the traditional pet food segment.
  The investment also highlights the growth potential of the national market. Brazil remains among the largest pet markets in the world, attracting investments from national and international companies in segments related to animal nutrition, health, and well-being. Source: Panorama Pet&Vet
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