Animal welfare
What’s Pets Choice’s strategy to position itself in the premium pet food sector?
The Lancashire-based manufacturer acquired vegan pet food brand HOWND, its second investment this year.
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.
The pet industry in Germany
An overview of the German pet market in 2024, including the most recent statistics and trends.
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.
Taiwan: new pet ID system, registration trends and vet concentration
GlobalPETS covers the latest developments in the East Asian country that are impacting the local pet industry.
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.
These were the top dog breeds in 2023
The French Bulldog has been named the most popular breed 2 years in a row in the US. What’s the reason behind it?
Pets at Home nears £2 billion in yearly consumer revenue
The profit of the British pet retailer drops due to the weaker performance of accessories.
Pet inflation: How Canadians feel about rising costs
A recent survey suggests that pet parents in the country are paying this year up to 200% more for pet food. GlobalPETS dives into the data.
Brazilian pet industry hits $13.8 billion in 2023
Pet food accounts for over half of the industry’s business, while the pet care and vet sectors increased turnover.
A loss-making business: CVS Group halts Dutch and Irish operations
The British vet care provider wants to focus on its home market and Australia.
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.
Petco’s net revenue declines despite positive performance of vet and grooming services
The American pet retailer aims to restore profitability after a low quarter.
Latest M&A activity in the veterinary and pharmaceutical sector
GlobalPETS compiles the latest investments in the field, from veterinary laboratories to online pharmacies.
Cost of living and lack of pet-friendly rentals: pet parents in Western Australia feel the pressure
New research sheds light on consumer spending and behavior. GlobalPETS takes a look.
Mars to invest over €67 million in its pet business in France
Which production plants will benefit from the capital injection to boost the multinational’s pet operations in the country?
This is how pet parents in Hong Kong distribute their monthly budget
Food and veterinarian costs represent more than a third of the total expenditure, according to new research.
Canada to update process to register imported pet supplements
The federal government aims to streamline the importation process and reduce the administrative burden on importers.
Russia’s pet population has risen 11% since 2020
New data reveals that last year, more than half of households in the country owned a pet. GlobalPETS dives into the insights.
The American Kennel Club acquires grooming certification program
The Professional Grooming Credential is a voluntary scheme to validate pet groomers’ knowledge and technical skills.
