Hungary
European Commission approves Bunge-Viterra merger with conditions
The transaction will result in the creation of an agri-trading conglomerate worth $34 billion.
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.
Industry round-up: latest efforts by pet food players to fuel production capabilities
From Purina to General Mills, top pet players are pumping cash into facility expansions to satisfy their growing markets. GlobalPETS takes a look at these advancements.
Hungarian owners are paying 33% more in pet care than 5 years ago
A new survey unveils how much pet parents are paying each year for their dogs.
Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times
Inflation causes fluctuations in the Eastern European pet care market post-pandemic. But pet humanization and health claims are driving the market.
Purina to increase production capacity in Hungary by 66%
The Swiss multinational positions the Central European country as one of its largest market exporters in the region.
Is Partner in Pet Food considering the sale of the business?
The Hungarian pet food manufacturer is valued at approximately €2 billion ($2.2B).
The post-Black Sea grain era
Players are seeking alternative transport routes, but fearing a price increase in the near future.
Coveris acquires Polish flexible packaging firm D.K. Lamin
The Austrian company hopes to expand its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.
Analysis: European pet population grew by 11% in 2022
Nearly half of the households in the region have at least 1 pet. We take a look at what’s happening in each country.
Fressnapf expands footprint in Central Europe
The German pet retailer is close to opening its 60th store in Hungary.
Fressnapf hits €3.5 billion in sales in 2022
The German pet retailer says the business performed positively, especially in Poland and France.
Purina invests €350 million in its Hungarian plant
The Nestlé subsidiary is to add more than 35,000 sqm to the Bük facility to build a new production unit.
United Petfood takes over 2 of Cargill’s plants in Eastern Europe
The Belgian manufacturer bought the production facilities of the American corporation in Krzepice (Poland) and Karcag (Hungary).
Hungary to become Fressnapf’s hub in South-Eastern Europe
The German retailer will open a new office in Budapest at the end of October to design and implement its regional offline and online strategy.
Purina expands its Hungarian factory
The pet food giant is investing €97 million ($112m) in its Hungarian plant in Bük.
Has the whole Hungarian market benefitted from growth during the pandemic?
The pet product market in Hungary has been thriving since the first wave of lockdowns, with overall growth in the past year reaching nearly 17%. But not all channels have contributed equally.
