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Partnership turns sour: Better Choice takes Alphia to court
Florida-based Better Choice started legal proceedings against American pet food manufacturer Alphia less than a year after investment.
Musti: more sales in first quarter of 2024 but facing operating loss
The Nordic pet retailer, which has been recently acquired, admits that the results are lower than expected. GlobalPETS learns more.
UK to simplify pet microchipping data system
The new measures aim to combat theft and streamline the process of reuniting lost animals with their owners.
Swedencare performs below expectations in Q1 2024
The Swedish firm is to expand its European portfolio and increase production capacity.
Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer
Alvar Pet has recently acquired online player Verkkokauppa Kivuton after securing a capital injection.
€80 million: the impact of Purina’s new investment in Italy
Nestlé is set to build a new wet pet food facility in the northern region of Lombardy. GlobalPETS learns more.
Rebranding: Voff becomes The Nutriment Company
The Swedish pet food manufacturer embarks on a new chapter in its business with a fresh image.
Symrise’s pet food portfolio witnesses double-digit growth in Q1 2024
Latin America and Asia-Pacific drove the portfolio, but sales in the category decreased slightly.
Purina starts 2024 with fewer sales but maintains yearly guidance
Nestlé’s pet segment is slowly recovering from price hikes, although it is still above average for the rest of the sectors. GlobalPETS dives into its latest quarterly financials.
Los Angeles temporarily freezes new dog breeding permits
The Californian city wants to curb the overpopulation of city-run animal shelters.
Musti makes changes to its board and financial year
The Nordic pet retailer adds 3 new faces to its Board of Directors following the recent business acquisition.
PetMeds sees double-digit growth boost by recent acquisition
The American online pet pharmacy posted sales of $65.3 million (€11M) in the 3 months to 31 December 2023. What does this mean for the future of the company?
Strong momentum for zolux group in 2023
With 90 years of experience, Zolux, a leading French brand and pioneer in the pet sector, simplifies, brightens up and reinvents the daily lives of pets and their owners.
Tightening cost and operations: how Better Choice is carving a path toward profitability
The Florida-based pet health and wellness firm improved its gross margin by 31% in 2023 and launched a stock repurchase scheme.
APPA appoints new members to its board
Kevin Fick (PetWise Brands) and Josh Patterson (Vital Essentials) have joined the American pet trade body.
Former Pets at Home CEO invests in pet health startup
Peter Pritchard has joined other investors to fund at-home gut microbiome testing service firm BIOME9.
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.
ButcherBox garners positive response to its newly launched pet food line
The American meat subscription platform extended its nose-to-tail philosophy by entering the pet sector last year.
Diving into over-the-counter antibiotic use in fish
In tackling the issue of irresponsible antimicrobial use, collaboration is necessary – including from the aquatic pet industry.
Ethical products: a strategic necessity for industry success
How can pet players contribute to prioritizing ethical pro-welfare practices as part of their daily business?
