The EU SME Centre and Enterprise Ireland are glad to inform you that we are looking for professional audience to participate in the roadshow for 6 Irish Pet Food companies.
The event will take place offline at the Embassy of Ireland in China. Participants will also be able to join online.
Agenda:
16:00-16:30: Offline participants registration
16:30-16:40: Opening remarks
– H.E. Ann Derwin，Ambassador of Ireland
– Renzo Isler, EU SME Centre
16:40-17:00: Report Launch EI – Market Research Report for Enterprise Ireland – Pet food market insight in China
– Maxime Van’t Klooster, Acclime China
17:00-17:20: Presentation of the new EU SME Centre Petfood, Supplies and Services Report
– Liam Jia, EU SME Centre
17:20-17:50: Company Pitching
Moderator：Liam Jia, EU SME Centre
1. Inform Nutrition
2. Irish Dog Food
3. Tonisity
4. Auranta
5. Furchild Pet
6. Origin Valley Pet Nutrition
17:50-18:20: Panel discussion & Q&A (offline + online)
Moderator：Liam Jia, EU SME Centre
18:20-18:30: Closing remarks, collection of interest, introduction to follow up procedures
– Pat O’Riordan/Simon Hao, Enterprise Ireland & Liam Jia, EU SME Centre
18:30-20:00: Networking reception (offline)
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About Petfood in Ireland
In Ireland we are proud of our unrivalled reputation for healthy, wholesome natural food.
Our unspoiled countryside is heaven for dogs, sheep and cattle, withoutwhich our land is incomplete. Irish beef, dairy, infant formula and pet food are consumed all over the world – our exports in these industries totalled more than €13 Billion in 2020 alone.
Irish food is trusted around the Globe.
Why is this? We believe that Ireland has a unique and unbeatable proposition:
High quality Irish ingredients combined with the highest food safety and manufacturing standards in Europe delivers innovative and competitive solutions for pet care and nutrition from suppliers you can trust.
Source from Ireland.
It is with great pleasure that Enterprise Ireland has put together a selection of pet food and pet care companies to represent the innovative offering of this industry ranging from natural snacks to premium dog food and private label products to health/veterinary products. Enterprise Ireland is working with these companies to help them grow international business. We connect Irish companies and international buyers and will gladly assist you to find the most appropriate Irish supplier and partner.
Six Irish PetFood Companies Introduction:
1. Inform Nutrition
Mervue Laboratories is the privately owned Pet & Equine products division of Inform Nutrition Ireland established in 1986. For more than thirty years now, Mervue has been helping generations of Pets worldwide. Three decades of experience, combined with our nutritional knowledge, have given us the expertise to create a wide variety of tasty, healthy Pet nutraceuticals. We strive to set the standard for discovery, development and manufacturing of Pet nutraceuticals. Our passion is to ensure happy and healthy Pets worldwide. Our production facility is located in Cork, Ireland and employs the latest technology to ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest international standards. Each product has been formulated to cater to your Pets tastes, capabilities and nutritional needs. Most importantly we have made them to be enjoyed by your Pet.
Website: www.mervuelab.com
2. Irish Dog Food
Irish Dog Foods develop award-winning pet foods with over 25 years of international private label pet food manufacturing experience. We develop and manufacture products to the highest standards in our five state of the art, BRC-accredited Irish and British facilities. We source many of our raw materials from our own factories for full traceability and quality assurance. We are experts in tailoring pet product solutions for global brands and retailers, with the majority of our products destined for export markets. We specialize in dry pet food, semi-moist complete food, natural snacks.
Website: www.irishdogfoods.com
3. Tonisity
Tonisity established in 2015. It is a multi-national corporation developing animal health products. Our products are rehydration drinks for dogs and cats. By drinking our beverages (Doggyrade / Kittyrade / Yummyrade) regularly, our beloved dogs and cats can maintain a hydration balance and provide good support to intestinal functions.
Website www.doggyrade.hk
4. Auranta
Auranta is a pioneering biotech company, based in Ireland and founded in 2013. Auranta specialises in the development of cutting-edge nutritional technologies that supports the intestinal health of animals and livestock and aid in reducing the need for antibiotics. AuraGuard is specifically formulated phytogenic supplement that can be used as an ingredient in dog food/treats to maintain healthy gut function. AuraGuard has been designed by scientists and is based on natural plant extracts which are scientifically proven to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in challenged canine cells. In addition, AuraGuard promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut, leading to a more diverse and balanced gut.
ActiGut dog treats contain the new and 100% natural supplement AuraGuard, a blend of plant extracts. At ActiGut, we focus on cutting-edge, scientifically proven nutritional technologies to protect your pet’s gut health and support their immune system. We only use all-natural, high efficacy ingredients so you know your pet is getting the best. Our products are developed and manufactured in Ireland in collaboration with leading veterinarian and microbiological researchers.
Website: www.auranta.ie / www.actigut.co.uk
5. Furchild Pet
The Furchild journey began in 2013 in the UAE. After8 years business expansion, in 2021, our new manufacture facilitates in Ireland started production. Following intense research and teaming up with the world’s leading experts in pet nutrition, veterinarians, raw pet food formulators, and UAE based veterinarians, we created a variety of highly nutritious, perfectly balanced raw meals. The ingredients are all fresh, non-medicated, and ethically sourced Halal meats and organic oils from around the world. Our Furchild meals, treats and bones, and natural products give animal lovers the power to transform their pets’ lives for the better. That’s what drives us forward and it continues to be our greatest reward. We mainly deal in fresh-frozen pet food which has shelf life of 1 year when kept frozen, also produce snacks and treats product.
Website: www.furchildpets.com
6. Origin Valley Pet Nutrition
Origin Valley Pet Nutrition (OVPN) purpose – “Inspiring pet food, building a stronger bond between pet and parent”. The manufacturing plant is BRC A grade accredited and will commence production in April 2022. Through partnering with an animal nutritionist with over 30 years R&D experience with global leaders in the pet food sector, we have developed a range of innovative, high protein, semi moist pet treats in various formats such as bars, sticks, chew’s, nibbles, meaty twists and shamrock. We can produce branded, co-manufactured and private label products utilizing various human grade proteins, plants, and fruits based on our customer requirements matched with our processing capabilities. Product shelf life is 24 months and are packaged using eco-friendly stand up pouches.
Website: www.originvalley.ie
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