Africa
The impact of Amazon’s recent entry into South Africa on the local industry
The e-commerce giant’s biggest challenge will be competing with local customers’ preference for physical in-store shopping.
Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims
Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?
Symrise reports dynamic growth for its pet food business
The company highlights the strong performance of the segment in the first six months of 2024 and plans to divest its aquaculture business this year.
Morocco sets rules for importing rendered pet food ingredients
The new measure could potentially broaden commercial opportunities in a sector that previously had no established framework.
Discover the benefits of antelope meat: A premium, sustainable protein source
Antelope meat from South Africa delivers a premium, sustainable protein source to enhance your product assortment. Discover the benefits.
US government grants $2.8 million to enhance pet food exports
The scheme is aimed at expanding the footprint of pet players in high-potential regions.
Catching up with latest developments in the aquaculture sector
With many new strategic shifts and innovative ventures, the global aquaculture industry is witnessing pivotal movements.
South Africa’s anti-trust regulator gives green light to acquisition of Absolute Pets
The South African Competition Tribunal has approved Woolworths’ procurement of the specialist pet product company effective 1 April 2024.
How did the pet food and aquaculture production industries fare in 2023?
As American nutrition firm Alltech releases its annual survey, GlobalPETS looks at the most relevant numbers.
More than 20% of Nestlé’s sales last year were pet products
The conglomerate’s pet category is the largest contributor to organic growth, while global sales decreased by 1.5%.
The acquisitions driving the pet industry forward
As 2024 starts to take shape, what will be the impact of some of the sizeable investments in different parts of the sector and the globe last year?
South African retail giant Woolworths acquires 93% of Absolute Pets
What will change from now onwards for the Cape Town-based pet retailer? GlobalPETS learns more.
Symrise reaffirms growth targets driven by pet segment performance
The firm’s pet portfolio recorded double-digit growth in Latin America and Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in the first 9 months of 2023.
“We are encouraged by the resilience of super premium pet food in South Africa”
Pet retailer Absolute Pets looks to increase in-store services while speeding up delivery times for omnichannel buyers.
Promising markets in the world of wet pet food
Although the wet pet food category has suffered from the trading-down trend among consumers, it still has potential. These are the markets to watch.
The pet industry in Egypt
A 2023 update on how the Egyptian pet industry is doing: how local pet food brands benefit from financial crisis.
The pet industry in South Africa
A 2023 update on how the South African pet industry is doing: how bureaucracy is obstructing the industry's growth.
The pet industry in Morocco
A 2023 update on how the Moroccan pet industry is doing: A snapshot of a still undeveloped market.
Performance of aquatic portfolio softens Spectrum Brands’ revenue
The Wisconsin-based pet care company posted 6.2% less sales in the last quarter.
The post-Black Sea grain era
Players are seeking alternative transport routes, but fearing a price increase in the near future.
