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Monge & C. S.p.A.: The Italian Pet Food Family Since 1963 — Innovating Nutrition for Dogs and Cats Across Generations

Monge & C. S.p.A. is an Italian family-owned pet food company founded in 1963 by Baldassarre Monge. Headquartered in Italy, the company began with a revolutionary insight: replacing traditional kitchen leftovers with steam-cooked chicken meat to meet the nutritional needs of dogs and cats as family members. Over six decades, Monge has grown into one of Europe’s leading pet food manufacturers, with an annual total dry and wet food production capacity exceeding 160,000 tonnes, a dry food production plant with capacity over 127,000 tonnes per year, and an automated warehouse with 43,000 pallet capacity across a total area of 180,000 square metres. The company’s philosophy is captured in its tagline: “Always closer to their well-being” — reflecting a commitment to understanding pets’ needs, tastes, wellbeing, and boundless energy.

Monge at Interzoo 2026: Presenting Italian Pet Food Innovation to the Global Industry

Interzoo Nuremberg, the world’s leading trade fair for the pet industry, provides Monge with a strategic platform to present its product portfolio and latest innovations to international distributors, specialty retailers, veterinary professionals, and pet industry decision-makers. Located in Hall 7A, Stand 725, Monge will showcase its range of dog and cat foods across multiple brands and formats, including wet food (cans, trays, pouches), dry food, and oven-baked products. As per tradition, Monge confirms its presence at Interzoo — the most important biennial event for the international pet industry — as the ideal place to discover new trends and engage with specialists, market leaders, and decision-makers within an ecosystem dedicated to innovation.

At the Monge stand, visitors can experience products firsthand and discover the latest innovations developed for four-legged friends. Monge has also organized four training seminars hosted by its veterinary nutritionists across the four exhibition days, covering hydrolyzed pet food and pet hydration.

Product Portfolio: Complete Range for Dogs and Cats Across All Life Stages and Needs

Monge offers a comprehensive product portfolio serving dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, and nutritional requirements:

Cat Food : Complete range including wet food (cans, trays, pouches), dry food, and specialty products for kittens, adult cats, and seniors. The portfolio addresses specific needs including urinary health, hairball control, sensitive digestion, and weight management.

Dog Food : Complete nutrition for puppies, adult dogs, and seniors across small, medium, and large breeds. Includes dry food, wet food (cans, trays, pouches), and oven-baked Chunkies — a Monge innovation first introduced in 1994, applying oven-baking technology previously used only in the confectionery industry to pet food manufacturing.

Specialty Products : Monge Gift line featuring functional snacks including Mobility Support (with superfood fruits and antioxidants to promote motility) and Dental (designed for oral hygiene with more than 80% fresh meat, available in mini semi-moist cat snacks in triangle, circle, and square shapes).

Breeder-Focused Products : All breeder-targeted products and initiatives are fully guaranteed by the Monge Group, supporting professional kennels and catteries with specialized formulations.

Monge’s portfolio structure includes multiple sub-brands, each with its own personality and role within the family: “One member of a family is different to another. Every Monge brand has its own personality and role.”

Production Scale: European Manufacturing Leadership

Monge operates state-of-the-art production facilities demonstrating European manufacturing leadership:

Wet Food Production Plant (2005) : The most modern wet food production plant in Europe, with annual capacity exceeding 213 million cans and 110 million trays.

Dry Food Production Plant (2013) : Annual dry food production capacity exceeding 127,000 tonnes.

Total Production Capacity : 160,000 tonnes annually across dry and wet food categories.

Logistics and Distribution Centre (2020) : Automated warehouse with 43,000 pallet capacity across 180,000 square metres.

In-House Can Production (2008) : Monge produces empty cans in-house from rolled steel — an innovation that cuts logistics costs and reduces emissions, demonstrating commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Pouch Production Line (2008) : The first, and only, 100g pouch production line for cats in Southern Europe.

For international distributors, this manufacturing scale ensures supply chain reliability, consistent quality, and the capacity to serve growing markets across Europe and beyond.

Innovation Heritage: First in Italy, First in Southern Europe

Monge’s history is marked by continuous innovation and first-mover advantages in the Italian and European pet food industry:

1963 : Italy’s first pet food company, founded on the insight that pets require nutrition different from human food — replacing kitchen leftovers with steam-cooked chicken meat.

1975 : First Italian company to introduce easy-open ring pull cans, eliminating the need for can openers and improving user convenience.

1989 : First to introduce cat pâté in 100g trays in the Italian market — a format that immediately met with great success.

1994 : First to introduce oven-baked pet food (Chunkies), applying technology previously used only in confectionery to pet food manufacturing.

2005 : Opened the most modern wet food production plant in Europe.

2008 : First and only 100g pouch production line for cats in Southern Europe; started in-house can production from rolled steel.

This innovation heritage provides retail partners with confidence that Monge will continue to develop category-leading products and formats that drive consumer interest and sales.

Educational Commitment: Veterinary Nutrition Seminars at Interzoo 2026

Monge has organized four training seminars hosted by its veterinary nutritionists at Interzoo 2026, demonstrating the company’s commitment to professional education and scientific validation:

Tuesday, May 12 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM : “The diet revolution: a new concept in hydrolyzed pet food” — Speaker: Dr. Giulia Pignataro, DVM, PhD, Veterinary Nutritionist.

Wednesday, May 13 | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM : “The diet revolution: a new concept in hydrolyzed pet food” — Speaker: Dr. Giulia Pignataro, DVM, PhD, Veterinary Nutritionist.

Wednesday, May 13 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM : “Hydration and extra-hydration: instructions for use” — Speaker: Dr. Floriana Mina, Animal Science, PhD student.

Thursday, May 14 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM : “The diet revolution: a new concept in hydrolyzed pet food” — Speaker: Dr. Floriana Mina, Animal Science, PhD student.

For veterinary distributors, specialty pet retailers, and professional buyers, these seminars provide access to the latest nutritional science directly from Monge’s expert team, supporting product recommendations and customer education.

Target Clients: Distributors, Specialty Retailers, Veterinary Channels, and Breeders

Monge serves multiple client segments within the international pet industry:

Distributors and wholesalers : Complete product portfolio from a single Italian manufacturer with European production scale and 60+ years of heritage.

Specialty pet retailers : Premium Italian positioning with multiple brands and price points supporting differentiated shelf placement.

Veterinary clinics and pet pharmacies : Science-backed formulations, hydrolyzed protein options, and veterinary nutritionist-developed products.

Professional breeders and kennels : Breeder-targeted products and initiatives fully guaranteed by the Monge Group.

E-commerce and omnichannel retailers : Recognizable Italian brand with strong consumer trust and search demand across European markets.

For each segment, Monge offers the combination of Italian heritage, manufacturing scale, innovation track record, and veterinary validation that supports premium positioning and consumer trust.

Brand Values: Closer to Wellbeing, Sustainability, Innovation, and Family

Monge’s brand positioning emphasizes proximity across multiple dimensions: Closer to the ones you love, closer to their wellbeing, closer to each puppy, closer to their energy, closer to a sustainable future, closer to what is best, closer to what they like, closer to breeders, and closer to innovation. The company’s educational resources include Canipedia (dog breed and behavior guide), Gattipedia (cat behavior guide), Monge’s Word (nutrition deep dives), The Vet Speaks Loud and Clear (veterinary advice), A Family That Goes Woof (dog lifestyle tips), and A Family That Goes Meow (cat lifestyle tips).

As Baldassarre Monge described the company’s story: “Telling the story of my company is like leafing through a family album, filled with memories, and rich in values, deep feelings, passion, perseverance and tradition. There are still many pages in the album left to fill with pictures marking innovation, success stories and tales of people that will continue to write our story. The story of a family, a company, a future.”

Engaging with Monge at Interzoo 2026

At its Interzoo booth (Hall 7A, Stand 725), Monge representatives will present the complete product portfolio, showcase recent innovations including hydrolyzed protein formulas and hydration solutions, and provide information about distribution partnerships across European and international markets. The exhibit is designed for professional dialogue with distributors, specialty retailers, veterinary professionals, and breeders seeking a premium Italian partner with 60+ years of family heritage, European manufacturing scale, and demonstrated innovation leadership. All formal business inquiries are directed through Monge’s established B2B channels.

Professional Resources and Further Information

For strategic context on the world’s leading pet industry trade fair, review the Interzoo Nuremberg Trade Fair Overview.
To explore the complete Monge product portfolio, brand history, and educational resources, visit the official Monge website.

Frequently Discussed Topics Regarding Monge & C. S.p.A.

• What is Monge’s core business and history?
  Monge is an Italian family-owned pet food company founded in 1963 by Baldassarre Monge. The company produces dog and cat food across wet and dry formats, with annual production exceeding 160,000 tonnes from facilities including Europe’s most modern wet food plant.
• What production capacity does Monge have?
  Annual wet food capacity: 213 million cans + 110 million trays. Annual dry food capacity: 127,000+ tonnes. Total annual capacity: 160,000 tonnes. Automated warehouse: 43,000 pallet capacity across 180,000 m².
• What are Monge’s key innovations in pet food history?
  1963: Italy’s first pet food company. 1975: First Italian easy-open ring pull cans. 1989: First cat pâté in 100g trays in Italy. 1994: First oven-baked pet food. 2005: Europe’s most modern wet food plant. 2008: First Southern European 100g pouch line.
• What is the Monge Gift product line?
  Functional snacks including Mobility Support (with superfood fruits and antioxidants for joint health) and Dental (for oral hygiene with 80%+ fresh meat).
• What educational seminars is Monge hosting at Interzoo 2026?
  Four seminars on hydrolyzed pet food and pet hydration, hosted by Dr. Giulia Pignataro (DVM, PhD, Veterinary Nutritionist) and Dr. Floriana Mina (Animal Science, PhD student) across May 12-14.
• Where can I find Monge at Interzoo 2026?
  Hall 7A, Stand 725 — Nuremberg, Germany, May 12–15, 2026.
• What is Monge’s brand philosophy?
  “Always closer to their well-being” — reflecting commitment to understanding pets’ needs, tastes, wellbeing, and energy through continuous innovation and family values passed through generations.
• Why is Interzoo a strategic platform for Monge?
  Interzoo is the world’s leading pet industry trade fair and the most important biennial event for the international pet industry — the ideal place to discover new trends and engage with specialists, market leaders, and decision-makers within an ecosystem dedicated to innovation.
• How can a distributor or retailer partner with Monge?
  Professional partnership inquiries should be directed through the official B2B channels on the Monge website or by connecting with the team at Interzoo 2026 (Hall 7A, Stand 725).