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PETS International Magazine March 2026
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New research highlights sustainability gains in cultivated meat and insect protein

New research highlights sustainability gains in cultivated meat and insect protein

BeneMeat and Innovafeed findings point to lower emissions alongside improved animal health outcomes and feed performance.
Macroeconomic pulse (II): interest rates on hold as inflation risks rise

Macroeconomic pulse (II): interest rates on hold as inflation risks rise

Central banks in the US, UK and EU keep policy unchanged after March meetings as they await the outcome of the Middle East crisis.
Macroeconomic pulse (I): consumer spending and retail activity across major economies

Macroeconomic pulse (I): consumer spending and retail activity across major economies

Household income and consumption trends continue to underpin economic activity.
Data: Australian dog owners split over daycare use

Data: Australian dog owners split over daycare use

A recent survey reveals that over half of Australian dog owners use daycare, with patterns varying by age.
Sponsored by Pets Choice
The collagen revolution: Why the future of functional chews is bioactive, not bleached
Sponsored by Pets Choice

The collagen revolution: Why the future of functional chews is bioactive, not bleached

Rawhide has dominated pet retail for decades. A safer, smarter alternative is finally here.
5M boost: Chewy acquires Modern Animal to accelerate veterinary expansion

$125M boost: Chewy acquires Modern Animal to accelerate veterinary expansion

The takeover supports its strategy to combine clinics, digital tools and retail into a unified pet ecosystem.
Sponsored by Supreme Petfoods
Why nutrition-led value is reshaping small pet retail
Sponsored by Supreme Petfoods

Why nutrition-led value is reshaping small pet retail

Rabbit and guinea pig owners are increasingly buying like dog and cat parents. Here's what that means for your shelf.
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Are dog waste bags the next frontier in plastic reduction policies?

Are dog waste bags the next frontier in plastic reduction policies?

Cities are cracking down on litter while the pet industry explores biodegradable and recycled alternatives.
Africa snapshot: ownership rates, feeding habits and market trends

Africa snapshot: ownership rates, feeding habits and market trends

Dogs and cats dominate African households, but cost pressures and limited awareness leave much of the market untapped.
US Supreme Court invalidates Trump’s emergency tariffs: Will pet companies claim refunds?

US Supreme Court invalidates Trump’s emergency tariffs: Will pet companies claim refunds?

Dog brand BARK sees potential to recover roughly $15M in tariffs paid, while the US Court of International Trade prepares to analyze related claims.
Drools bets on fresh pet food with .5M investment

Drools bets on fresh pet food with $19.5M investment

The Indian pet firm introduces shelf-stable fresh pet food meals that require no refrigeration.
Analysis: Russian pet market grows on local production despite price polarization

Analysis: Russian pet market grows on local production despite price polarization

Sanctions and supply constraints boost private labels and domestic brands, with economy gaining share and premium shifting to functional.
Expanding pet food production: Purina, Trouw Nutrition, J.M. Smucker, MicroHarvest

Expanding pet food production: Purina, Trouw Nutrition, J.M. Smucker, MicroHarvest

From Europe to Latin America and Asia, pet players have recently been investing in new facilities.