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EU: new pet laws strengthen traceability, welfare, breeding and cross-border travel
The rules establish harmonized identification systems and clarify obligations for owners, breeders and sellers over the coming years.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo delivers 6.6% sales growth in first quarter of 2026
The European pet retailer expanded its store network in France, Italy and Poland, and opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center.
Pet ownership steady at 44% as pet population grows in the Netherlands
Cats remain the most common household pet, while aquarium fish record the strongest growth over the year.
Sponsored by Bioiberica
Sponsored by Bioiberica
Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked
Despite growing interest in pet wellbeing, both pet parents and brands remain uncertain about the most effective long-term approaches to managing joint health.
Round-up: Fast delivery gains momentum in global pet retail
From quick deliveries to nationwide logistics partnerships, companies are strengthening fulfillment capabilities to meet evolving consumer expectations.
Arcaplanet strengthens its southern Italy presence with 12 new stores
The acquisition of Animal Store brings 12 additional locations in Calabria, while the company has agreed to develop a branded shop-in-shop format within a DIY retail partner.
Sponsored by The Fatory
Sponsored by The Fatory
Tackling oxidation at the source with new nitrogen filling capabilities
The Fatory has added nitrogen filling to its liquid bottling line to protect oil-based formulations from oxidation.
Analysis: US pet companies’ valuations slide to multi-year lows
Slower sales growth and weaker consumer demand are driving a re-rating of retail and manufacturing stocks.
Latest pet industry investments in biotech, alternative ingredients and tech
Innovafeed, Travv, Golden Child, Petwealth and Meatly recently secured funding for insect protein, AI diagnostics, nutrition, at-home testing and cultivated meat.
Sponsored by Metalquimia
Sponsored by Metalquimia
How multi-phase drying technology solves the premium pet treat manufacturing dilemma
New trial data reveals how a single automated line efficiently handles three distinct pet formats.
World Cup 2026 fuels rise of pet-themed merchandise
New Rover data show that 75% of US and Canadian pet owners are factoring their pets into sports-related spending decisions this summer.
BARK prioritizes profitability over subscriber growth
The American subscription player is cutting marketing investment and leaning more heavily on its commerce business amid tariff pressures.
Pet industry scales investment in green packaging, renewable energy and low-carbon
Firms including Mars, Flamingo, Kormotech and ProAmpac have recently launched projects to achieve long-term goals in their supply chain.












