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PETS International Magazine May 2026
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Italian pet market 2025 (I): cat food and specialized retail drive a €5.3 billion industry

Italian pet market 2025 (I): cat food and specialized retail drive a €5.3 billion industry

Nearly 8 out of 10 sales in the country’s pet sector came from pet food, while e-commerce continued to increase its share of turnover over the year.
Interzoo 2026: beyond cats and dogs, upcycling, cultivated meat and more

Interzoo 2026: beyond cats and dogs, upcycling, cultivated meat and more

From PFAS-free packaging to lab-grown dog treats, the pet industry event in Nuremberg showcased how environmental and economic realities are shaping the market.
Sponsored by PawPrise
3-in-1 pet fun: This new pet product turns everyday moments into shareable fun
Sponsored by PawPrise

3-in-1 pet fun: This new pet product turns everyday moments into shareable fun

One of the hits at Interzoo was a 3-in-1 treat, toy and social media photo accessory designed for today's social-savvy pet parents.
UK Pet Food sets priorities to 2029, with focus on sustainability and regulation

UK Pet Food sets priorities to 2029, with focus on sustainability and regulation

The trade association has also set priorities in nutrition, safety and standards, while engaging in ongoing negotiations with the EU. GlobalPETS has the details.
European raw pet food makers unite on new manufacturing standard

European raw pet food makers unite on new manufacturing standard

The initiative, based on the UK’s standardized guidelines, aims to establish an EU-wide framework for companies operating in the segment.
Pet Valu reports lower profit as discount demand weighs on margins

Pet Valu reports lower profit as discount demand weighs on margins

The Canadian pet retailer posted 3.2% revenue growth in the quarter, supported by higher retail sales and store expansion.
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Shaping the future of pet care through industrial expertise
Sponsored by Tolsa Pet Care

Shaping the future of pet care through industrial expertise

A cat litter showcase that illustrates the power of vertically integrated industrial models in modern pet care.
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Round-up: Acquisition activity heats up across the global pet industry

Round-up: Acquisition activity heats up across the global pet industry

Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.
Analysis: European pet retailers turn to discounts to retain cautious consumers

Analysis: European pet retailers turn to discounts to retain cautious consumers

New data suggest a surge in deal-seeking behavior, with 37% of shoppers actively researching promotions before making a purchase.
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.