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How Mars wants to double sales by 2030 by investing $1 billion
The American multinational plans to revolutionize its pet division through digital innovation.
HR alert: Top pet industry leadership changes
From pet food manufacturers to retailers, here are 8 companies that have recently made key leadership selections.
Trupanion expands to Germany and Switzerland
The American pet insurance provider is actively increasing its services to new regions as part of its growth plan.
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.
VAFO acquires majority share of Austrian manufacturer PetCo
The Czech group closes its second acquisition of the year to increase its foothold in the European premium pet food market.
Third acquisition of the year for The Nutriment Company
The pet food manufacturer is strengthening its German footprint with the addition of raw pet player PETMAN to its portfolio.
Most Interzoo exhibitors plan to participate again in 2026
As many as 97% of trade visitors noted that their visit to the pet trade fair was positive.
Arcaplanet-Fressnapf deal (II): From being a reference in Germany to becoming a European leader
The German pet retail group is taking a big step in Italy to continue pursuing its goal of capturing more of the European market.
Swiss retailer Migros puts on sale DIY and pet supplies business
The biggest supermarket chain in the country has started discussions to divest the 45 locations of Do it + Garden.
How Arcaplanet’s acquisition will impact Fressnapf's executive team
Torsten Toeller will continue leading the retailer group, but the CEO will change this summer.
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 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.
German DTC pet food brand closes investment
Provital received a capital investment to enhance its product portfolio and markets.
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.
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.
Fressnapf goes paperless, stops distributing printed leaflets
Starting in July, the German pet retailer will communicate with its customers exclusively via digital means.
Rebranding: Fressnapf updates image as part of omnichannel approach
After 3 decades, the German pet retailer has changed its logo into a petmoji. GlobalPETS analyses the reasons behind this change.
VAFO acquires remaining stake in German pet food maker Allco Tiernahrung
The Czech group announced the acquired company will become Vafo.de by the end of 2024.
Exclusive: German pet industry hits €7 billion
A new survey shows that most owners purchased their pet supplies both in brick-and-mortar stores and online in 2023. But which channel is leading the sector?
