NEWS 100 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 Three Dog Brands expands portfolio into dehydrated pet treats industry A Topspin Consumer Partners portfolio company, Three Dog Brands, LLC (TDB) acquired Kennelmaster Foods Inc., one of the leading providers of natural, human grade, dehydrated pet treats made in the US. Kennelmaster sells its products under the Chip’s Naturals brand and utilizes dehydration technology to create differentiated, nutritious and high-protein products. “We’re excited to welcome Chip’s Naturals to Three Dog Brands,” says Kristi Ross, CEO of TDB. “Chip’s Naturals’ product offering allows TDB to expand beyond its portfolio of confectionery treats into the growing dehydrated treats segment and strengthens our position as the leader in humanized dog treats.” Kennelmaster was founded in 2008 and is currently operated by sisters Vicki Wagner and Joann Bennett. Wagner and Bennett have successfully grown the Chip’s Naturals brand with innovative, single-ingredient products that have a humanized element. Chip’s Naturals’ most popular product is “Doggie Chicken Chips”, whose thinness and crunchiness resemble human potato chips, according to the announcement. The company has in-house manufacturing capabilities and produces its “Doggie Chicken Chips” at its facility in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA. Read more>> dsm-firmenich secures EU approval for HiPhorius One of the leading innovators in nutrition, health and beauty, dsm-firmenich announced the authorization of HiPhorius™ for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding, sows of all Suidae species and all fin fish in the European Union. According to the company, HiPhorius™ is a new generation phytase which can help farmers achieve more sustainable and profitable animal protein production through more efficient phosphorous utilization and faster more efficient removal of the potent antinutrient phytate. Sergio Schuler, Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa for Animal Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich says: “Securing EU authorization for HiPhorius™ marks a significant milestone for the feed industry and brings major benefits for producers across Europe. This approval will not only ensure we continue to serve our customers with the very latest feed enzyme technology but also underscores the dsm-firmenich | Novonesis Alliance’s commitment to providing value-adding, sustainable solutions for the global feed and animal protein industry.” With this latest EU authorization, HiPhorius™ is expected to offer significant benefits for poultry, swine, and aquaculture by improving animal performance, reducing cost of feed, and minimizing environmental impact. Read more>>
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