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Lovitt's

OVERALL

Owned
USA
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Pet food manufacturer

Pet food manufacturer acquired by Fibrecycle in 2022.

Company Ownership

Lovitt's Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email   facebook   twitter
  FibreCycle Pty Ltd   
   owns 100% of Lovitt's Pty Ltd  
AUS     website   email      

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     website   email      

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.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Lovitt's Pty Ltd
Environment 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
Environment APCO member
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). This company received a packaging performance level of 2 (Good Progress) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report.
Source: APCO (2022)
Kent Corporation
Environment 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)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website (2021)

> About the Icons

Company Details

Type Private Company
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 3 Quality Drive, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175, Australia
Phone 03 9706 9969
Email info@lovitts.com.au
Website www.lovitts.com.au

Products / Brands

Lovitt's
Nibbler Pet Food (other)
Whistler Pet Food (other)


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