Financials and Economy
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United Petfood acquires 50% stake in SmartPetPro to strengthen premium wet pet food
The transaction marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership that combines the strengths of two entrepreneurial companies with a shared ambition.
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Heifer calls for finance reforms to unlock livestock and feed value chain growth in Africa
The summit also marked the official launch of the Agricultural Finance Technical Working Group (AFTWG).
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Wayne-Sanderson Farms donates US$1M to Mississippi State University feed mill
University officials said the system has been designed to connect research, education and commercial application.
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Rwanda trains veterinarians to improve livestock insurance claims
The training programme has so far brought together 98 veterinary practitioners and para-veterinarians from across Rwanda.
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Bunge raises 2026 outlook as feed, fuel and oilseed demand lift Q1 earnings
Capitalising on its global footprint, Bunge is targeting growth in biofuels, feed, and food amid market volatility, as Bunge executives shared at the BMO conference on May 13.
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Anpario launches US$3.75M share buyback amid strong cash position
The company added that it may carry out additional share purchases outside the programme if deemed appropriate, including block trades, under its existing shareholder authority.
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Nestlé Petcare sales decline as wet cat food drives underlying growth
For the first time in a decade, the number of cats in the U.S. has surpassed dogs, reinforcing demand for cat-focused nutrition products.
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Peru cuts anchovy quota by 36% to 1.91 million tonnes amid sustainability concerns
The quota for the north-central fishing zone is 1,914,049 tonnes, a decline of more than 1 million tonnes year-on-year.
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UBM posts record half-year results as feed production leads earnings
The Group posted record half-year results with 14% revenue growth while advancing a majority stake acquisition in Greece and launching a new investment project in Kazakhstan.
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Freshpet surpasses US$1B in annual sales as margins improve
The higher margin was mainly due to lower quality-related costs and better absorption of plant expenses as production volumes increased.
