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Unicharm Announces Full-Scale Entry into India’s Rapidly Growing Pet Care Market

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) announced its entry into the Indian pet care market, starting in July 2026. This strategic move aligns with the vision of its pet care business to realize a "Cohesive Society" where humans and pets can live comfortably together. By leveraging the extensive consumer insights and technical expertise accumulated over decades across Japan, North America, and Asia, Unicharm aims to deliver high-quality products and services tailored to the evolving needs of local consumers in India.

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Founded in 2001, Nutrire operates across the entire pet food value chain from raw material selection to manufacturing and sales. The Brazilian company produces premium pet food and maintains an export network focused on neighboring

Unicharm acquires Brazilian pet food maker Nutrire for market expansion

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:15 -0400

Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) announced it will acquire 100% of Nutrire Indústria de Alimentos Ltda., a Brazilian pet food manufacturer, marking the Japanese company's entry into Brazil's pet care market.

The acquisition supports Unicharm's expansion strategy under its 13th Mid-Term Management Plan, "Project-Renaissance" (2026–2030), which identifies pet care as a growth driver. Brazil represents the world's third-largest pet care market, according to the company's press release statement.

Unicharm acquires Brazilian pet food maker Nutrire for market expansion

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:15 -0400

Unicharm Enters Brazil, World’s Third-Largest Pet Care Market, through Acquisition of Nutrire

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) announces its decision to acquire 100% of Nutrire Indústria de Alimentos Ltda. (“Nutrire”), a Brazilian pet food manufacturer. This marks Unicharm’s full-scale entry into the Brazil – the world’s third-largest pet care market – to accelerate step-change growth.

Background

Unicharm launched its pet care business in 1986, providing total care from nutrition to waste management. Through these initiatives, we aim to realize a "Cohesive Society" where pets, their owners, and even non-owners can live together in harmony.