Investment
American biotech companies receive $36 million in investments
California-based NovoNutrients and Digestiva to scale their footprints in alternative protein.
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.
Singapore pet start-up receives fresh funding
Pawprints aims to boost the firm’s operational capacity after the transaction. GlobalPETS talks to the company.
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.
The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition this year
The Swedish pet food manufacturer adds British raw pet food manufacturer Natural Instinct to its portfolio.
Costa Rican insect protein supplier raises $2 million
ProNuvo will set up its insect feed plant closer to the capital of San José after the investment.
Elanco sells aqua business to Merk Animal Health
The $1.3 billion (€1.1B) transaction will enable the Indiana-based animal health company to focus on its pet portfolio and repay debts.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round
The capital injection will accelerate product development and support the company’s expansions plans in North America.
General Mills sold less pet food in FY 2024
Sales of dry and wet pet food and treats declined a single digit in the 12 months ending May.
Share buyback and repurchases at Pets at Home and Chewy
The British pet retailer launched a share buyback program, while their US counterpart repurchased shares from its largest shareholder.
Will Drools become a unicorn company by 2027?
The Indian firm is the first pet company to be included in an index that tracks startups likely to reach a valuation of $1 billion or more.
