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Lovitt's

Pet food manufacturer

Pet food manufacturer acquired by Fibrecycle in 2022.

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Owned USA

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Company Ownership

Lovitt's Pty Ltd

AUS

FibreCycle Pty Ltd

owns 100% of Lovitt's Pty Ltd

AUS

Pet litter makers

Fibrecycle make pet litter from 100% recycled paper. Acquired by Kent Corporation in 2018.

Kent Corporation

owns 100% of FibreCycle Pty Ltd

USA

Agribusiness

Diverse family-owned company with interests in grain processing, animal feed, pet care and the manufacture of food, beverages and ingredients. Products available in nearly 100 countries.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)

Praise Criticism Information

Lovitt's Pty Ltd

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Pollution

Lovitt's pet food factory that polluted waterways and generated putrid smells has closed its doors, to the huge relief of neighbours and Environment Bay of Plenty. Lovitt's went into receivership before paying fines totalling $3750.

Source: news article (2010)

FibreCycle Pty Ltd

Praise

3/5 for packaging performance

This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).

Source: APCO (2024)

Kent Corporation

Criticism

Environment and safety-related offences

This company has received 24 fines totaling US$2,392,645 since 2000. These include 18 safety-related and 5 environment-related fines, including a $1.5 million settlement in 2014 for emitting excess particulate matter and other environmental violations.

Source: Violation Tracker (2021)

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