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Analysis: Pet retailers in the Gulf adapt operations to rising costs and supply chain uncertainty

Analysis: Pet retailers in the Gulf adapt operations to rising costs and supply chain uncertainty

As logistics costs rise, Amazon and other operators introduce additional fees, adding further pressure on sellers’ margins globally.
Symrise invests in biotech firm Bond Pet Foods in push for sustainable proteins

Symrise invests in biotech firm Bond Pet Foods in push for sustainable proteins

The German player wants to strengthen pet food supply chain resilience and unlock new growth opportunities.
Sponsored by Naturediet Pet Foods
Steam-cooked, natural and no nasties: Naturediet is redefining wet dog food through tetra cartons
Sponsored by Naturediet Pet Foods

Steam-cooked, natural and no nasties: Naturediet is redefining wet dog food through tetra cartons

With more than 50 years of expertise and a recent packaging rebrand, Naturediet is helping retailers tap into the fast-growing natural wet dog food category.
National pet brands hold their ground in Europe and the Americas

National pet brands hold their ground in Europe and the Americas

A survey across six markets reveals that while dry food is highly competitive, wet food tends to show stronger brand concentration.
Sponsored by Carbone Pet Products
The case for integrated pet care manufacturing
Sponsored by Carbone Pet Products

The case for integrated pet care manufacturing

What happens when an Italian private label manufacturer builds its own retail brand - and an artisanal bakery line - without leaving its production core behind?
Australian retail giant Coles shuts down online pet business Swaggle

Australian retail giant Coles shuts down online pet business Swaggle

The pet specialty retailer officially ended operations on 9 April, despite its recent expansion into offline retail.
Sponsored by Refine Pet Foods
How Mediterranean thinking is shaping pet nutrition in Europe
Sponsored by Refine Pet Foods

How Mediterranean thinking is shaping pet nutrition in Europe

Mediterranean food values are moving from the dinner table to the pet bowl as European owners prioritize balance, transparency, and long-term wellbeing.
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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.