News & Analysis on the Global Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a 6 May 2025 deadline for its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of two feed mills owned by ForFarmers UK by Boparan Private Office.
Pet food market round-up
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
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An investigation has found that the move by Boparan Private Office to acquire a ForFarmers-owned feed mill in East Anglia could result in higher feed prices.
Anpario has completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Bio-Vet Inc for an initial payment of £4.7m (US$6.3m), funded through cash.
Cargill has strengthened its US operations by acquiring two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands, located in Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, Kansas.
ForFarmers and team agrar, part of the DLG Group, have announced a joint venture aimed at consolidating their feed operations in Germany.
The pet food industry is evolving, and recent weeks have seen a major acquisition, innovative ingredient developments, strategic partnerships, and a new sustainability initiative.
Macro-economic headwinds have induced caution in the pet food space, but opportunities still abound in high-growth segments for those companies who target the right subthemes, according to Houlihan Lokey.
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.