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PETS International Magazine May 2026
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Data: The UK gains half a million new pets in 2 years

Data: The UK gains half a million new pets in 2 years

In 2026, the pet population stands at 36.5 million, with cats and dogs continuing to drive growth.
Central Garden & Pet’s pet sales rise 5% in Q2

Central Garden & Pet’s pet sales rise 5% in Q2

New product launches and a shift in channel toward value retail helped strengthen the US player’s portfolio.
Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility to start operations in 2027

Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility to start operations in 2027

Meatly aims to accelerate commercial production in the UK after becoming the first approved to sell cultivated pet food in the country.
Freshpet posts profitable Q1 as Millennials and high-income pet parents continue spending

Freshpet posts profitable Q1 as Millennials and high-income pet parents continue spending

Online orders account for more than 16% of Q1 revenue while the company lifts its FY2026 outlook.
Brazil: Grupo Petz Cobasi reports high single-digit sales growth in first joint results

Brazil: Grupo Petz Cobasi reports high single-digit sales growth in first joint results

Performance was supported by higher digital penetration, services and increased contribution from private-label products.
Musti Group reports 15.6% sales growth despite wider losses

Musti Group reports 15.6% sales growth despite wider losses

Performance in Norway, along with store openings, acquisitions and customer growth, positively contributed to the company’s performance in Q1 2026.
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How can palatants influence the texture of wet cat food?

As wet cat food gains popularity, pet owners increasingly value the eating experience, viewing palatability as a multi-sensory journey beyond just taste.
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Ukraine’s pet sector expands as premium demand and exports drive growth

Ukraine’s pet sector expands as premium demand and exports drive growth

Suziria and Kormotech improved performance in 2025, balancing domestic pressure with international expansion and investment in new facilities.
CapEx deep dive (II): pet retail investment shifts from expansion to optimization

CapEx deep dive (II): pet retail investment shifts from expansion to optimization

From the UK to the US and Brazil, Pets at Home, Petco and Petz-Cobasi are recalibrating investment strategies after years of infrastructure-heavy spending.
CapEx deep dive (I): fresh food and healthcare drive targeted investment in the pet industry

CapEx deep dive (I): fresh food and healthcare drive targeted investment in the pet industry

Pet companies prioritize strategic investments as AI fuels a wider capital allocation surge.
Trupanion reports 12% revenue growth; Lemonade’s pet portfolio exceeds 0M

Trupanion reports 12% revenue growth; Lemonade’s pet portfolio exceeds $500M

The US pet insurance market expanded more than 10% in 2025, according to an analysis by S&P Global.
Legault Group pivots to retail after selling manufacturing operations

Legault Group pivots to retail after selling manufacturing operations

The Canadian pet player will continue developing products and brands, but will rely on manufacturing partners for production.
Supplements continue to drive H&H’s pet segment growth in Q1

Supplements continue to drive H&H’s pet segment growth in Q1

Strong performance in North America offset declines in China, which were driven by ongoing supply chain restructuring.