Australia & New Zealand
Australia: New South Wales to grant more rights to pet-owning tenants
The reform in the Australian state will ban no-ground evictions and limit landlords' ability to refuse tenants with pets.
Revealed: Australian pet owners increasingly prefer sustainable pet food
The growing demand has also increased the interest for alternative-protein options in the regional market.
Will a green-lipped mussel production initiative benefit the pet food industry in New Zealand?
A $64.3 million venture is expected to boost the supply of this key ingredient that supports canine joint health.
General Mills reports new decline in pet food sales
The American food manufacturer plans to adopt cost-saving measures and increase brand campaigns to improve its performance.
Analysis: a new life for food waste in pet food?
Experimental projects in India, Australia and Germany are turning food scraps, meat waste and fungi into pet food.
How are Kiwi pet owners coping after feeling financially burdened?
New Zealand pet owners are feeling the pinch, but a recent survey shared with GlobalPETS highlights how they are cutting back while still pampering their furry friends.
Boost for insect protein: more Australian import permits underway
Real Pet Food Company claims to be the first to receive authorization to import BSF meal for pet food applications in the country.
Post-pandemic shifts in pet ownership
Worldwide, pet populations have significantly fluctuated since 2021. PETS International takes a look at what’s popular now among the world’s pet parents.
Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle
Good news is on the horizon as price levels stabilize globally. But how is the situation still affecting pet owners?
Australia: campaign challenges hemp restrictions in pet food
The move aims to overturn the registration requirements that have significantly hindered pet product manufacturers’ business.
Revealed: Australia’s most common pet breeds and top insurance claims
New research unveils that cavoodles and domestic short hairs are the country’s most popular dog and cat breeds.
South Australia introduces bill to regulate pet food labeling
The government wants to penalize the non-disclosure of product contents and sales negligence.
Traveling with pets on public transport: the current state of play
Some countries have recently changed the rules around allowing small animals to be transported on their public transport networks.
Australian pet store chain acquires Petstock’s locations
PetO adds 41 stores and 25 veterinary clinics to its portfolio, becoming the third biggest pet retailer in the country.
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.
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.
Are New Zealand’s new “pet bonds” the solution to the housing crisis?
The national government aims to grant tenants with pets greater opportunities to find suitable housing.
Analysis: The state of the pet hospitality sector
From investments to mergers and acquisitions, the field is generating interest within the industry.
The pet industry in Australia
A 2024 overview of what the pet industry in Australia looks like, with the latest data and trends.
New Zealand pet cannabis start-up closes seed round
Auckland-based Hale Animal Health raised more than $1 million with eyes on expanding into the US market.
