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VAFO grows health and nutrition portfolio with Pezz life investment, Sam’s Field launch
The initiatives expand the company’s presence in preventive health, strengthen its direct-to-consumer reach and broaden its premium nutrition offering.
Pet industry pulse (II): Manufacturers deliver growth despite uneven market conditions
Six of seven companies analyzed by GlobalPETS increased sales in Q2 2026, with a favorable price-volume mix and channel expansion offsetting market and cost pressures.
Pet industry pulse (I): Retailers post growth as expansion and loyalty drive sales
Store expansion, acquisitions and incentives supported faster growth, while loyalty and recurring revenue drove more modest gains.
General Mills: Cat food continues to lead pet portfolio growth
Strong category performance offsets weaker dog food sales and modest treats growth. GlobalPETS has the details.
Data: US pet sales shift further online as digital channels drive growth
NielsenIQ forecasts pet care revenue to grow 6% in 2026, with gains driven entirely by e-commerce as physical-store sales decline.
Purina invests €55M to upgrade Italian pet food plant
The investment in a plant near Venice targets manufacturing flexibility, digitalization and wastewater treatment.
Sponsored by Versele
Sponsored by Versele
Shaping the future of pet care, across every pet
Versele-Laga becomes Versele: one master brand, one mission and a clear ambition for 2032.
HR alert (II): US pet industry sees fresh executive appointments
PetMeds, Central Bark, Tractor Supply, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars announce new appointments and revised executive roles.
HR alert (I): Swedencare, Leiber and Pets at Home reshuffle senior leadership
The European companies announce changes spanning CEO succession, commercial strategy and supply chain operations.
Pet companies report higher SG&A expenses as logistics and expansion costs increase
An analysis by GlobalPETS shows that retailers and manufacturers are allocating a larger portion of revenue to cover business operations.
Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition
The gut is running the show: Why the microbiome has become pet nutrition’s new frontier
Advances in microbiome science are reshaping how the industry thinks about nutritional value.
Data: Are UK pet owners shifting toward quality over cost in purchasing decisions?
Half of UK consumers now prioritize quality over price, while convenience drives supermarket dominance in pet product purchases.
Chewy and Petco target growth through AI, loyalty and recurring sales
At the Goldman Sachs Consumer and Retail Conference, executives outlined plans to strengthen customer engagement, services and private label strategies.












