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Data: US pet sales shift further online as digital channels drive growth
NielsenIQ forecasts pet care revenue to grow 6% in 2026, with gains driven entirely by e-commerce as physical-store sales decline.
Purina invests €55M to upgrade Italian pet food plant
The investment in a plant near Venice targets manufacturing flexibility, digitalization and wastewater treatment.
HR alert (II): US pet industry sees fresh executive appointments
PetMeds, Central Bark, Tractor Supply, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars announce new appointments and revised executive roles.
HR alert (I): Swedencare, Leiber and Pets at Home reshuffle senior leadership
The European companies announce changes spanning CEO succession, commercial strategy and supply chain operations.
Pet companies report higher SG&A expenses as logistics and expansion costs increase
An analysis by GlobalPETS shows that retailers and manufacturers are allocating a larger portion of revenue to cover business operations.
Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition
The gut is running the show: Why the microbiome has become pet nutrition’s new frontier
Advances in microbiome science are reshaping how the industry thinks about nutritional value.
Sponsored by Essentia Protein Solutions
Sponsored by Essentia Protein Solutions
Exploring the dimensions of palatability with bone broth
As toppers move from picky- eater fix to enrichment, a familiar ingredient fits the brief.
Data: Are UK pet owners shifting toward quality over cost in purchasing decisions?
Half of UK consumers now prioritize quality over price, while convenience drives supermarket dominance in pet product purchases.
Chewy and Petco target growth through AI, loyalty and recurring sales
At the Goldman Sachs Consumer and Retail Conference, executives outlined plans to strengthen customer engagement, services and private label strategies.
New regulations impacting the pet industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific
France steps up enforcement, Australia backs digital prescriptions and Malaysia considers new animal welfare measures.
Thailand targets further growth in pet food exports as producers expand
Nestlé and Betagro are increasing their footprints as the country’s pet food exports hit $1.4 billion in the first 5 months of 2026.
Sponsored by IPV PACK
Sponsored by IPV PACK
Pet food and packaging: sustainability is no longer optional
EU packaging legislation is setting new demands for materials, design and production across the pet food sector.
US pet owners struggle to spot parasites, research finds
Low awareness of ticks, mites and allergies persists, even as parasite risks remain a major concern among owners.












