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Symrise: pet food growth remains in the low single digits in Q3
Positive volumes supported the division after slight organic sales declines in the first half of the year.
Clean label, B Corp: Pet companies gain new sustainability credentials
MPM Products, PetAg, Maev, Go Raw and PAWD Drinks are among the companies to have received third-party recognition for their business practices.
Analysis: Pet food makers step up in quality assurance and food safety
With 47% of food and beverage manufacturers increasing investment, traceability, analytical testing and digitalisation are gaining traction.
Tractor Supply’s pet business grows 5% in Q3 as sales trends improve
The US retailer is expanding its digital offering and pet services to improve category performance and gain market share.
Pet brands and retailers tap into the Halloween spending spree
Pet costume spending in the US is projected to rise 7% in 2026, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Zooplus expands marketplace offer in Spain, with more markets planned for 2027
The platform complements direct relationships with major suppliers while giving smaller and local brands another route to pet parents across Europe.
Sponsored by G Mason Group
Sponsored by G Mason Group
From New York to EMEA: licensed pet ranges designed for local retail
With licenses spanning Disney, Warner Bros. and Dr. Seuss, G Mason Group is expanding into EMEA with pet ranges tailored to each retailer and the way its customers shop.
Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance
Real internal growth for Purina accelerated to 4.3%, while pricing turned positive as the category gained market share across regions.
Swedencare’s pharma and dental growth offsets US weakness in Q3
The pet care group aims to return to double-digit organic growth in the last quarter of 2026 despite challenges in North America.
Mexico: New retail formats and players gain ground
The number of pet-related businesses has increased 57.2% since 2019, as pharmacy chains and e-commerce players intensify competition.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo reorganizes operations in the Benelux
The retailer brings 144 stores under shared leadership, strengthening cross-border cooperation across purchasing, marketing and e-commerce.
Four in five US rental operators report an increase in pet-owning tenants
Despite additional repair expenses, property managers report benefits from welcoming pets, including more rental applications and stronger lease renewals.
Pet food players rethink pricing as shoppers seek better value
Smaller entry packs, bulk formats and revised price points are helping manufacturers navigate shifting shopping habits without losing sight of profitability.
