Europe
Purina witnessing a deceleration, admits Nestlé’s CFO
The multinational’s pet portfolio increased sales in the first half of 2024. GlobalPETS dives into the latest earnings.
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.
$29 billion: the potential of the Asia Pacific pet care market
Euromonitor forecasts that the region’s pet industry will grow at a faster pace than North America and Europe. Which countries are in the lead?
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.
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.
KIKA Group’s exports increased 35% in 2023
The Lithuanian manufacturer and retailer is optimistic about increasing its product portfolio and market footprint this year.
The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition this year
The Swedish pet food manufacturer adds British raw pet food manufacturer Natural Instinct to its portfolio.
Half of French pet owners have had to give up veterinary visits
According to new research, high costs, lack of appointments, and geographical obstacles are the reasons. GlobalPETS learns more.
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.
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.
Arcaplanet-Fressnapf deal (I): big expansion ambitions and sustainability goals
From expanding its store count to committing to being an environmentally friendly pet retailer, Arcaplanet is thinking big for the future.
Mars completes stake acquisition in French veterinary players
The multinational has added Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE to its pet care portfolio.
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.
Plant-based protein facility opens in Latvia
The new plant of Baltic agricultural firm Golden Fields will supply ingredients to the pet industry.
$3.9 billion: packaging firm Sonoco acquires metal can maker Eviosys
The firm operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and has a range of customers in the pet industry.
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.
22.6 million: pet ownership in the Netherlands increased slightly last year
A new survey reveals that more than 74% of pet parents in the country didn’t change their spending habits despite inflation.
