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Pet companies advance innovation through patents, approvals and product launches
Orion Animal Health, Corbion and BiomEdit are among the players with recent technology breakthroughs.
Chile pet market (I): 3 out of 4 adults have pets, marking a surge from 2024
Dogs remain the most common pet, while spending on health, insurance and services continues to rise.
Oceania: Pet owners reveal top pet care priorities
New data highlights major considerations across nutrition, health, sustainability and technology.
Startup accelerators open new cohorts to finance pet innovation
The latest funding programs prioritize pet health, nutrition, insurance and technology.
Seal the deal: New acquisitions drive expansion for pet food and retail firms
Outward Hound, Musti Group and Pet Media Group are among the companies investing in their next phase of growth.
Interview: i-Tail doubles down on pet treats, private label and global scale
The company’s push to generate 15% of revenue from new products in 2026 is strengthening its innovation pipeline and margin profile.
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Interviews with Fressnapf and Tom&Co. How are pet companies using AI? Trend reports on accessories & enrichment, specialized diets & cat owners. What does the industry look like in the UK & Belgium? And more.
US states roll out new rules on pet sales, veterinary care and animal welfare
The measures are set to take effect between late 2026 and mid-2027, introducing changes for veterinarians, retailers and pet owners.
South Korea nears 30% pet ownership as spending and adoption habits evolve
Food and veterinary care account for the largest share of spending in 2025. GlobalPETS has the details.
French pet market (II): Pet ownership holds steady at 60% despite slight population decline
Fish numbers decline 13.6% year-on-year, while cats and dogs also record slight drops but remain the most common companion animals.
Beyond kibble: Inside Europe’s D2C pet food market
New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.
French pet market (I): Pet food holds steady at €4.8bn, exports drive nearly half of production
Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.
H2 economy outlook: Tech investment and consumer resilience amid global challenges
Economists expect growth to be uneven, driven by AI expansion. In the pet sector, strong fundamentals and adoption rates will likely boost investments.
