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• October 2022; Pet food company Natoo has recently announced their new product launch; their dog treats sweet potato and Pumpkin Flavor crunchy biscuits. The treats will be produced in Natoo's sustainable facility in Brazil.
• March 2022; Nestle Purina has started the construction of its new pet food factory in the southern state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and is expected to be fully operational by 2023; the expansion plans are strategized to cope with the increasing demand.
• January 2022; Baires SA, a market leader in Argentina, launched a new premium brand called Fawna: Patagonic Taste, a dry dog and cat food product resembling local flavors and recipes from Argentinian Patagonia.

• November 2022: Mars Pet Nutrition launched a trial of packaging-free pet food in partnership with French hypermarket chain Carrefour.
• October 2022: ADM opened a new premix production line at their pet nutrition facility in Chierry, France. The new premix line was introduced to meet the rising demand for pet nutrition. It is known to manufacture high-quality and functional premixes used in dry treats, dietary supplements, and wet pet foods.
• July 2022: French pet food company Pepette has collected about €6 million (USD 6.1 million) from a group of investors to build a new, 1,000-square-meter factory. The project will allow the company to manufacture its own products, boost its output and, eventually, pursue international expansion plans.

• In April 2022, Nutro introduced a line of products for dogs, So Simple. This product line was introduced as an alternative to complicated dog food options. The products include treats and meals for dogs with high-quality ingredients.
• In January 2022, ADM announced it completed the acquisition of the remaining 40% shareholding of Invivo Sanpo, a pet nutrition company located in Tianjin, China.
• In January 2021, US Mars opened Asia's largest pet food plant in China. This Mars Petcare's USD 100 million plants in the northern city can produce 25 tons of pet foods annually.

• In July 2022, Mondi invested nearly EUR 65 million in three Consumer Flexibles packaging plants in Europe to increase production capacity and meet customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. This investment aimed at nearly EUR 65 million in three Consumer Flexibles packaging plants in Europe to increase production capacity and meet customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions.
• In February 2022, Josera Pet Food, a German-based pet food company, invested USD 70 million in a new factory located at Paproć in Poland’s western region of Wielkopolska.
• In December 2021, Mars Petcare Europe launched pet food packaging with safe recycled content. Mars Petcare has deployed pet food pouches of SHEBA containing recycled plastic from advanced recycling techniques in European countries such as Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, and many others.

• May 2022: Pet World Nutritions announced a partnership with SPCA Selangor and Nutrition Technologies, a manufacturer of sustainable ingredients for animal feed and pet food, to launch the first sustainable commercial dog food in Malaysia formulated with black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) protein.
• March 2022: Protenga, an insect-based protein company in Malaysia, raised $2 million to develop its new production facilities and launch its own pet food brand, YumGrubs.
• June 2021: Mars Incorporated launched the latest additions to its dog food portfolio with Karma brand's plant-first formulas available across all markets, including Malaysia. Karma recipes are formulated with plant-based superfoods, like flaxseed, chickpeas, dried coconut, chia seed, dried pumpkin, kale, etc., supplemented with real chicken or white fish.

In April 2022, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. launched its prescription diet pet food line, focusing on aspects like new formulations and packaging redesigns. This product line has been launched to address specific pet health concerns, introducing 66 total dry and wet foods and dog treats in the product portfolio.

In June 2021, Mars Inc. launched the latest additions to its dog food portfolio with the KARMA plant-first formulas. The KARMA recipes are formulated with plant-based superfoods, which include flaxseed, chickpeas, dried coconut, chia seed, dried pumpkin, kale, etc., which are supplemented with real chicken or white fish.

•In December 2021, due to increasing domestic and export demand, Mars Petcare India expanded the pet food industry, including dog food in Telangana, India, with an investment of USD 67.0 million. This, in turn, leads to an expansion of Mars Petcare in India efficiently by an escalation of production unit capacity.

March 2022: Agronomics, a cellular agriculture company, and Roslin Technologies Limited, a food biotechnology company have announced the launch of their first joint venture, Good Dog Food Limited in London. Good Dog Food is involved in developing a range of healthy, eco-friendly pet food products which are made of cultivated meat. 

February 2022: Munich-based pet food company AlphaPet Ventures acquired Arden Grange, a premium pet food manufacturer based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition helps the company to operate in the United Kingdom market, especially in the production, marketing, and distribution of dog pet food products.

January 2022: Cranswick, a leading UK food producer has announced the acquisition of Grove Pet Foods based in Lincolnshire which produces a range of dry pet food products for several leading brands under private label relationships alongside its own branded products. The acquisition helps Cranswick to enter the pet food market in the country. 

• September 2021: Royal Canin, a Brand of Mars Inc., launched Health Management, which offered five tailored nutritional ranges designed to support optimal health in cats and dogs: which included oral care products Feline Dental Diet and Canine Dental Diet.
• August 2021: Wellness Pet LLC, a United States-based pet products company, introduced new age-specific and dental health products. The firm introduced WHIMZEES Value Packs assorted dental treats for dogs, which feature a variety of dental chew shapes to support dental hygiene.
• June 2020: Pedigree, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., launched three new dental products, including ‘Dentastix’ for dogs. Dentastix Chewy Chunx helps prevent plaque build-up throughout the day and may launch chicken and beef flavors, with mini or maxi options for smaller or larger dogs.

In June 2021, Mars Incorporated launched the latest additions to its dog food portfolio with Karma brand's plant-first formulas across all its markets including Thailand. Karma recipes are formulated with plant-based superfoods like flaxseed, chickpeas, dried coconut, chia seed, dried pumpkin, kale, etc., supplemented with real chicken or white fish.

In December 2020, Thai Union launched ChangeTer, a line of kidney-friendly cat treats that are highly nutritious and extremely beneficial to the well-being of cats.

In May 2020, V-planet, an international business based in San Francisco, California entered into the Thailand market by launching its vegan dog foods in the country.

• August 2022: Wiggles, an Indian pet food brand, expanded its product portfolio by launching new dog food called EveryDawg. EveryDawg is a tasty and nutritious dry food for dogs that is free of sugar and gluten and is suited for all dog breeds. It is available in three variants, Mother and Puppy, Puppies, and Adult Dogs.
• May 2022: IAMS, a Mars Petcare brand, launched a range of its dry cat food products for the Indian Market. The launch included IAMS’ Proactive Health Cat Food range, consisting of three varieties and formulations to suit specific health concerns in kittens and adult cats, including a unique formula developed for kittens and their mothers
• February 2022: Mars Petcare brand Pedigree launched a new range of dog treats - Ranchos, under the Pedigree brand in India. The products are available in two formats Spiral Wrap and Super Bones.