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Beyond kibble: Inside Europe’s D2C pet food market
New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.
French pet market (I): Pet food holds steady at €4.8bn, exports drive nearly half of production
Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.
H2 economy outlook: Tech investment and consumer resilience amid global challenges
Economists expect growth to be uneven, driven by AI expansion. In the pet sector, strong fundamentals and adoption rates will likely boost investments.
Jollyes increases revenue by 8.7%, driven by store expansion, private label and frozen raw food
The British pet retailer shares plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint over the next 5 years.
Sponsored by China Great Wall International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Sponsored by China Great Wall International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
CIPS 2026 at 30: Looking beyond scale
The upcoming event will highlight both the scale of today's pet industry and the growing role of sourcing, innovation and market insight.
Pet retailers push store expansion into regional markets across Europe and North America
Jollyes, Fressnapf, Tractor Supply and other chains have announced new openings in recent months.
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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.
UK pet food exporters set to benefit from new Gulf trade agreement
The new free trade deal aims to eliminate the GCC’s 5% import tariff on pet food and reduce trade barriers for British exporters across the bloc.
Canada: Pet insurance growth slows despite record year
Dogs continued to dominate the sector, accounting for more than 80% of the market in 2025.
Millennials and Gen X drive online pet care growth in the US
APPA data points to new highs in digital pet care shopping in 2025, led by strong uptake in the food, treats and essential categories.
Interview: Drools targets European push after reaching scale in India
Fresh food innovation and e-commerce growth are shaping the company’s next chapter. GlobalPETS sits down with CEO Shashank Sinha.
Data: Pet-friendly work policies are changing career decisions in Europe
Younger workers are more likely to factor their pets into employer decisions, but older generations are also taking animal welfare into account.
US: Pet insurance hits record levels in 2025
The population of insured pets grew by a high-single-digit percentage last year, with dogs continuing to account for the vast majority.
