Nordics

AgroBiothers makes second acquisition in European pet care space

AgroBiothers makes second acquisition in European pet care space

The addition of Denmark’s leading pet care business, KW, marks a strategic move to strengthen the French pet care company’s position in Northern Europe.

Pet Care
7 Oct 2024
Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle

Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle

Good news is on the horizon as price levels stabilize globally. But how is the situation still affecting pet owners?

Global Pet Industry
6 Sep 2024
Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims

Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims

Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?

Trends & Insights
6 Sep 2024
The Nutriment Company solidifies UK market presence with new acquisition

The Nutriment Company solidifies UK market presence with new acquisition

The Swedish pet food manufacturer has acquired Pet Treats Wholesale to further strengthen its natural treats business.

Global Pet Industry
22 Aug 2024
Latest investments in the veterinary pharma industry

Latest investments in the veterinary pharma industry

Companies are acquiring key assets, boosting production capacity and expanding their global reach to capitalize on the pet care market.

Pet Care
5 Aug 2024
Musti registers increase in sales driven by its online channel

Musti registers increase in sales driven by its online channel

The Finnish pet retailer positively concluded a tender offer by Flybird Holding to acquire the business.

Global Pet Industry
31 Jul 2024
Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry

Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry

GlobalPETS tracks the latest executive hiring activity in the pet industry from the past few weeks.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jul 2024
The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition 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.

Global Pet Industry
17 Jul 2024
Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round

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.

Global Pet Industry
2 Jul 2024
Acquisition of Thrive Pet Foods: the future ahead for the British brand

Acquisition of Thrive Pet Foods: the future ahead for the British brand

The new owner, Petbuddy Group, plans to invest in Thrive Pet Foods and expand its distribution.

Pet Food
26 Jun 2024
Monthly update: latest appointments in the pet industry

Monthly update: latest appointments in the pet industry

These are the companies that have hired new executives in the past weeks.

News
10 Jun 2024
Musti: more sales in first quarter of 2024 but facing operating loss

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
1 May 2024
Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer

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.

News
29 Apr 2024
Musti makes changes to its board and financial year

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
24 Apr 2024
Swedencare posts positive results for 2023 despite market uncertainties

Swedencare posts positive results for 2023 despite market uncertainties

The Swedish pet care firm describes 2023 as a “year of consolidation” in its newly released annual report.

Pet Care
10 Apr 2024
A fantastic journey: Musti’s CEO says he is thrilled for the next chapter after acquisition

A fantastic journey: Musti’s CEO says he is thrilled for the next chapter after acquisition

Flybird Holding is set to acquire the Nordic pet retailer following the positive result of its tender offer.

Retail, Online & DTC
14 Mar 2024
Flybird Holding’s tender offer for Musti is expected to be completed by March

Flybird Holding’s tender offer for Musti is expected to be completed by March

Portuguese group Sonae increased the amount that shareholders of the Nordic pet retailer will obtain to €26.10 per share.

Retail, Online & DTC
22 Feb 2024
Certification is much more than a quality label

Certification is much more than a quality label

As certification schemes become more popular in many industries, experts in the field decode the value of these credentials for the pet sector.

Global Pet Industry
9 Feb 2024
VAFO acquires Dagsmark Petfood to strengthen its Finnish footprint

VAFO acquires Dagsmark Petfood to strengthen its Finnish footprint

The Czech-based premium pet food manufacturer is targeting growth in the Nordics after adding a new company to its Finnish production capabilities.

Pet Food
5 Feb 2024
Musti’s stable Q1 witnesses a 4.8% sales growth

Musti’s stable Q1 witnesses a 4.8% sales growth

Despite a product recall issue in November, the Finnish pet retailer kicks off FY 2024 with stable earnings.

Retail, Online & DTC
1 Feb 2024
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