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Friday 18 September 2026

Pet Food

Scales buys out loss-making Esro Petfood JV
14 Sep 2026   /

Scales buys out loss-making Esro Petfood JV

Scales Corporation has taken full control of its loss-making European joint venture, Esro Petfood, as it attempts to turn around the pet food startup.


Pet and pip pump Scales to record H1
26 Aug 2026  

Pet and pip pump Scales to record H1

Diversified agribusiness Scales Corporation reports a record first half performance as its protein investment pays dividends and horticulture puts in a solid performance.


Ebos pet pumps earnings, profit dips on investment
19 Aug 2026   /

Ebos pet pumps earnings, profit dips on investment

Health and animal care giant Ebos Group delivered full year revenue and earnings growth on the back of a strong pet performance, although profit dipped as it wraps a four-year investment drive.


Petstock Foundation, NZFN partner in pet food push
5 Aug 2026   /

Petstock Foundation, NZFN partner in pet food push

The Petstock Foundation has partnered with the New Zealand Food Network to launch its August campaign, Big Hearts, Big Impact, aiming to raise $25,000 for pet food donations.


The Naked Possum takes out NW Emerge 2026
20 Jul 2026   /

The Naked Possum takes out NW Emerge 2026

A single winner has been crowned at the New World Emerge competition 2026, with a pet food product taking top honours.


Huntaway creditor claims pile up, returns unlikely
17 Jul 2026  

Huntaway creditor claims pile up, returns unlikely

Unsecured creditors of the failed premium pet food brand Huntaway are highly unlikely to see any return, as liquidators work through the remains of the failed operation.


Zuru boosts FMCG footprint with mega Thailand pet play
16 Jun 2026   /

Zuru boosts FMCG footprint with mega Thailand pet play

Zuru’s $200m-plus pet division is following the playbook used to conquer the global toy market, taking manufacturing in-house at its new 20,000 sqm Thai mega-factory.


B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group

B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group

Christchurch-based Natural Pet Food Group has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).


Scales’ European JV partner probed, pet food venture not subject to investigation
20 Apr 2026   /

Scales’ European JV partner probed, pet food venture not subject to investigation

Scales Corporations’ European joint venture partner, Esro Food Group, is being investigated by regulators, with a raid having been carried out in the Netherlands.


Sealord lands in pet food aisle
25 Mar 2026   /

Sealord lands in pet food aisle

New Zealand seafood giant Sealord has officially launched its second major waste-to-value initiative, entering the pet food category with the debut of its Skipper brand.


B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group

B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group

K9 Natural and Feline Natural owner, Natural Pet Food Group, has become a Certified B Corporation.  


Aus alt meat player Magic Valley steps into pet
13 Mar 2026   /

Aus alt meat player Magic Valley steps into pet

Melbourne-based startup Magic Valley has launched Rogue Pet, marking the first time cultivated meat has been made available for pets in Australia.