英国IPN收购波兰第二大狗粮品牌，FDA宣称未发现普瑞纳狗粮问题，全球宠物行业周报2024年9月2日

2023 年末，美国食品药品管理局(FDA) 开始收到大量不良事件报告，这些报告将各种宠物疾病与雀巢普瑞纳宠物护理产品联系起来，主要发生在狗身上。报告的症状包括胃肠道问题、肾脏、肝脏和神经系统问题。

FDA 兽医实验室调查和响应网络 (Vet-LIRN) 的检测表明，宠物食品样本中未发现霉菌毒素、过量维生素 D、有害细菌、杀虫剂或腐臭脂肪等明显物质。在一些已开封的食品样本中检测到了能产生毒素的蜡状芽孢杆菌，但在零售来源的未开封产品中未检测到。

【FDA investigated Purina PetCare, found no illness cause】

In late 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began receiving an unusually high number of adverse event reports associating various pet illnesses with Nestle Purina PetCare products, predominantly among dogs. Symptoms reported included gastrointestinal issues, kidney, liver and neurological problems. 

Testing by the FDA’s Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) revealed no significant findings of mycotoxins, excess vitamin D, harmful bacteria, pesticides or rancid fat in the pet food samples. The bacterium Bacillus cereus, which can produce toxins, was detected in some opened food samples, but not in unopened products from retail sources.

Following the investigation, the FDA concluded that there was no conclusive evidence linking the adverse events to Purina pet food.

由 CapVest Partners 控股的英国独立宠物食品公司Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) 宣布收购湿宠物食品制造商Butcher's Pet Care (BPC)。交易条款尚未披露，但预计将于 2024 年第四季度完成。此次交易被认为将在未来 5 年内巩固 IPN 作为英国三大宠物食品制造商之一的地位。

BPC 总部位于英国，成立于 1983 年，是波兰第二受欢迎的狗粮品牌。该公司还为包括连锁店和专业宠物店在内的一系列客户生产自有品牌宠物食品，并在波兰占据着稳固的地位。

【Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires Butcher's Pet Care】

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), an independent UK pet food company controlled by CapVest Partners, has announced the acquisition of Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC), a manufacturer of wet pet food. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed, but it's expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The transaction is believed to strengthen IPN’s position as one 1 of the UK’s 3 biggest pet food manufacturers over the next 5 years. 

Based in the UK, BPC was founded in 1983. Butcher’s is already the second most popular dog food brand in Poland. The company also manufactures own-label pet food for a range of customers, including multiples and specialist pet shops, and holds an established position in Poland. 

IPN is best known for its high-quality natural dog meals and pet treats under the Harringtons and Wagg brands. In 2020, the company was acquired by international investment firm and buy-and-build specialist CapVest, which subsequently acquired Pet Food UK, which offers branded premium dog and cat pet food brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, in 2021.

捷克连锁宠物零售商Plaček Group 在布拉格开设了第 400 家宠物店。这家新店面积为 400 平方米，遵循 2022 年推出的 Super Zoo 品牌理念，允许使用智能手机购物并加快结账速度。

【Plaček hits new milestone with its 400th store】

The Czech pet retailerPlaček Group has opened its 400th pet store in the capital Prague. The new 400 sqm store follows the Super Zoo brand concept, launched in 2022, which allows smartphone purchases and speeds up checkout.

The retailer aims to reach 1,000 stores in 10 years and open 30 new locations within the next 12 months.

美国饲料工业协会 (AFIA) 的一份新报告得出结论，2023 年宠物食品出口额将达到 24 亿美元，同比增长 20%，成为美国动物食品出口中第二大商品，仅次于玉米副产品。

【China ranks second among the export destinations of American pet food, only after Canada】

A new report from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) concludes that the export value of pet food in 2023 will reach 2.4 billion U.S. dollars, with a year-on-year increase of 20%, becoming the second-largest commodity in American animal food exports, only next to corn by-products.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the top five export destinations of American pet food are: Canada (1.2 billion U.S. dollars), China (257.7 million U.S. dollars), Mexico (206.2 million U.S. dollars), Japan (122.3 million U.S. dollars), and Australia (89.3 million U.S. dollars).

玛氏宠物食品公司 (Mars Petcare)正与食品科技和农业科技领域的全球投资者 Big Idea Ventures 合作推出下一代宠物食品计划。 

【Mars partnership launches sustainable pet food program】

Mars Petcare is teaming up with Big Idea Ventures, a global investor in the foodtech and agritech, to launch of the Next Generation Pet Food Program. 

The pilot initiative, in collaboration with AAK,specializing in plant-based vegetable oils and fats, and Bühler, a global technology partner for the food, feed and mobility industries, is designed to drive innovation in pet food and engage with the startup ecosystem to develop more sustainable solutions. The program is looking for startups working on sustainable protein and fat that can support pathways to reducing carbon emissions in pet food production. This includes novel ingredients and trailblazing processing technologies, such as upcycling food waste and innovative extraction methods.

江苏正昌粮机股份有限公司与青岛双安生物科技有限公司在亚宠展期间举行了“辽宁安九时产3+3+5吨高端食品项目”签约仪式。

【Shuang'an Biology and Zhengchang Grain Machinery annouced cooperation】

Jiangsu Zhengchang Grain Machinery Co., Ltd. and Qingdao Shuang'an Biology Technology Co., Ltd. held a signing ceremony for the "Liaoning Anjiu Project with an Output of 3+3+5 Tons of High-End Pet Food per Hour" during the Asia Pet Fair.

This project combines with Zhengchang's global application center in Brazil. It uses customized equipment and processes to create the first domestic flexible production line to produce extruded pet food, micro-pressure baked pet food, crispy extruded pet food, filled pet food, and semi-dry pet food. Also, the "Pet Food Equipment and Process Research Institute of Shuang'an Biology and Zhengchang Grain Machinery" is established.

逢时科技宣布完成7500万战略融资，投资方包括威刚科技、凯辉基金。据官方介绍，该轮融资将主要用于南极磷虾高值利用与海洋磷脂药用开发，打造科技创新护城河及扩建产线，支撑全球化市场开发。

【Fengshi Technology has obtained 75 million yuan strategic financing】

Fengshi Technology announced the completion of 75 million yuan in strategic financing. The investors include ADATA Technology and Cathay Innovation. According to official introduction, this round of financing will mainly be used for the high-value utilization of Antarctic krill and the medicinal development of marine phospholipids, building a technological innovation moat and expanding production lines to support the development of the global market.

Fengshi Technology has incubated its own pet food brand Dolosh, which focuses on the fields of pet nutritional products and functional pet food. Dolosh takes Antarctic krill oil as the core and covers freeze-dried staple food and high-energy nutritional health care products.

【Langnuo has launched new "dry&wet" freeze-dried cat food】

Langnuo has launched the newly developed freeze-dried staple food canned product named "Little Golden Can" which can be consumed in both dry and wet ways. Each single package only weighs 12 grams. It can be rehydrated from freeze-dried state to wet food state within just "5 seconds". The small molecular structure of the meat after enzymatic hydrolysis is more easily digested and absorbed by cats.

【Solid Gold released new "Milk Foam" Fish Oil】

Solid Gold has released a brand-new hair-beautifying nutritional product for cats - Milk Foam Fish Oil. It has innovatively made traditional fish oil into the texture of milk foam. Through emulsification technology, it removes the fishy smell and odor. At the same time, hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin are added. It has been verified through a 4-week test that it can fundamentally strengthen the hair and prevent it from shedding.

由世界宠物协会（WPA）主办的SUPERZOO拉斯维加斯宠物展览会已于8月14-16日在拉斯维加斯举办。

【China has become the largest overseas pavilion in SUPERZOO 2024】

The SUPERZOO Las Vegas pet exhibition, hosted by the World Pet Association (WPA), was held in Las Vegas from August 14 to 16.

Among the international exhibition areas, China is the largest national pavilion. Secondly, more than 20 exhibitors from South Korea also appeared in the American pet exhibition as a national pavilion for the first time. In addition, compared with before, there are obviously increased national exhibitors which are new supply chain enterprises from countries such as India and Nepal.

【Didi has launched a pet-friendly car service】

Starting from August 23, Didi Zhuanche's pet-accompanying travel service has been launched in 49 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Nanjing, and Kunming. The pricing method has also been newly upgraded and is divided into bringing your own pet carrier, without a carrier - small and medium-sized pets, and without a carrier - large-sized pets.