Joy Nelloolichalil

3 weeks ago | internationalpetfood.com | Christopher Dev Jose |David Harvey |Joy Nelloolichalil

PetFoodeXperts has announced leadership transitions as it integrates assets from its February acquisition of Animal Supply Company (ASC). The changes include a new chief financial officer (CFO), key commercial strategy appointments, and the retirement of CFO Jim Martin. Jim Martin retired as CFO on 14 March, 2025, after three years with the company.

3 weeks ago | internationalpetfood.com | David Harvey |Christopher Dev Jose |Joy Nelloolichalil

An application for an environmental and building permit for the petfood factory was submitted to the municipality of Pedersöre in early March 2025. “We want to respond to the growing demand for raw foods that promote the well-being of dogs and cats,” said Magnus Pettersson, Director, Snellman Petfood business unit. “The new factory would be a significant step in implementing the growth strategy of Snellman’s petfood business and for our commitment to natural raw petfood and the well-being of pets.

4 weeks ago | internationalpetfood.com | Christopher Dev Jose |Joy Nelloolichalil |David Harvey

CULT Food Science Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Further Foods Inc., has signed an R&D Supply Agreement with a cultivated meat producer. This agreement ensures a supply of cultivated meat for the development of Noochies!, a line of cultivated meat pet treats. The move represents a key step in the company’s push toward commercialisation. Noochies! will be showcased at the Global Pet Show in Orlando, Florida, from 26-28 March, 2025.

4 weeks ago | internationalpetfood.com | Joy Nelloolichalil |Christopher Dev Jose |David Harvey

Cultivated meat technology company, Meatable, is strengthening its ties with the global meat industry through strategic hires. Maiko van der Meer joined Meatable on 1 March as Director of Commerce, based in the Netherlands. With leadership experience at MOWI, Vion Food Group, 2 Sisters Food Group, and Tyson Foods, he brings deep expertise in meat, fish, poultry, and plant-based sectors.

1 month ago | millingandgrain.com | Christopher Dev Jose |Joy Nelloolichalil

Russia is seeking to reopen discussions on the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows Ukrainian grain exports, amid talks with the United States on a potential ceasefire with Ukraine, Reuters reported on 24 March. The initiative, brokered by the UN and Turkey in 2022, facilitated Ukrainian grain exports after Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports. The deal ended in summer 2023 when Russia withdrew, citing unfulfilled terms.