United Kingdom
On the radar: Is Inspired Pet Nutrition looking to buy Butcher’s Pet Care?
If the transaction moves forward, the British pet food manufacturer could become one of the UK’s top 3 producers in this category.
UK government highlights need to protect rights of pet-owning tenants
The government’s new legislative program wants to speed up the process of entering the Renters’ Rights Bill into force.
2 out of 10 British cat owners don’t want to microchip their pets
The country made it mandatory for all felines in England, but owners have concerns. GlobalPETS learns more
GlobalPETS data: How are pet parents adapting their spending patterns?
More than 5 in 10 British and Canadian pet owners are considering or have already traded down due to inflation.
Given the green light: UK approves the use of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly is the country’s first to receive government authorization to sell pet food made from lab-grown meat.
The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition this year
The Swedish pet food manufacturer adds British raw pet food manufacturer Natural Instinct to its portfolio.
What does the UK competition watchdog want to investigate in its vet inquiry?
GlobalPETS dives into the details shared by the country's Competition and Markets Authority.
Vetnique Labs to acquire UK supplement player Lintbells
Both companies are expected to combine their resources to drive acceleration in the British and American markets.
New UK government appoints Secretary of State in charge of pet food and rural affairs
Steve Reed contributed to the recent debate about animal welfare legislation in the Parliament.
Deal sealed: Fressnapf acquires Arcaplanet
The German pet retailer, which already had a stake in the Italian company, will add 560 locations to its portfolio. GlobalPETS dives into the details.
What we know about Partner in Pet Food’s new majority stakeholder
Luxembourg-based CVC Capital Partners is planning a new chapter for the European pet food manufacturer.
Share buyback and repurchases at Pets at Home and Chewy
The British pet retailer launched a share buyback program, while their US counterpart repurchased shares from its largest shareholder.
Acquisition of Thrive Pet Foods: the future ahead for the British brand
The new owner, Petbuddy Group, plans to invest in Thrive Pet Foods and expand its distribution.
Latest investments in the pet insurance sector
Rainwalk Technology, RSA Insurance Group and Healthy Paws have recently attracted strategic investments.
What do cat parents look for when buying pet food?
More than 6 out of 10 prioritize ingredient quality, but some are unsatisfied with the current market offerings.
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory in the UK
The government is to create a single point of access to collate all microchip records in one place.
Zesty Paws launches in Europe, targets Middle East and Asia
The pet supplement brand is embracing a new omnichannel strategy to expand its footprint further this year.
Majority of Brits are unaware of the ingredients in their pets’ food
Pet owners in Northern Ireland and London show the highest level of awareness. GlobalPETS unveils the detailed findings of a new survey.
Monthly update: latest appointments in the pet industry
These are the companies that have hired new executives in the past weeks.
France, Germany and UK make progress in animal welfare legislation
New proposals tackle pet abuse, limiting online pet trading and making pet abduction a criminal offense.
