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PETS International Magazine March 2026
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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.
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.
Sponsored by Tropical Tadeusz Ogrodnik
Growth driven by innovation and nature
Sponsored by Tropical Tadeusz Ogrodnik

Growth driven by innovation and nature

Tropical combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge innovation to meet the global demand for sustainable pet care.
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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.
Data: Pet food toppers are gaining popularity, especially among picky eaters

Data: Pet food toppers are gaining popularity, especially among picky eaters

Although some owners remain hesitant due to lack of knowledge, 87% say they’d buy a topper with health benefits.
UK competition watchdog mandates structural reforms across the vet market

UK competition watchdog mandates structural reforms across the vet market

New compliance requirements on pricing, prescriptions and ownership transparency are set to reshape operational standards in the sector.
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Cargill and Famsun achieve industrial-scale production of ultra-high fresh meat kibble
Sponsored by Famsun Co.

Cargill and Famsun achieve industrial-scale production of ultra-high fresh meat kibble

Fresh meat inclusion in extruded kibble has crossed a new threshold with rates topping 120%.
United Petfood expands in Canada and Turkey with new acquisitions

United Petfood expands in Canada and Turkey with new acquisitions

The takeovers of production plants kick off an expansion year for the Belgian player, with Romania and Portugal to follow.
Pets at Home shares rise on retail recovery outlook

Pets at Home shares rise on retail recovery outlook

The British pet retailer is on track to meet profit expectations, supported by growth in veterinary operations.