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PETS International Magazine May 2026
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These are the latest partnerships in the pet industry

These are the latest partnerships in the pet industry

Central, Innovafeed, Butternut Box, Josera and SAGAFLOR unveil projects spanning aquaculture feed, microalgae nutrition, digital tools and shop-in-shop retail.
8B: US pet industry maintains steady growth through 2025

$158B: US pet industry maintains steady growth through 2025

Food and veterinary services dominate spending as the market increases 3.7% year-on- year.
South Africa’s pet industry heats up with new acquisitions

South Africa’s pet industry heats up with new acquisitions

Consumer giant RCL FOODS is expanding into wet pet food, while the holding company of pet food producer Montego Pet Nutrition has taken over a local manufacturer.
Pet business drives Virbac’s performance in Q1

Pet business drives Virbac’s performance in Q1

A recent acquisition in the feline segment contributes to growth, while supply chain risks remain contained for the rest of the fiscal year.
Sponsored by Naturediet Pet Foods
Why brands are turning to Naturediet to manufacture next-generation wet dog food
Sponsored by Naturediet Pet Foods

Why brands are turning to Naturediet to manufacture next-generation wet dog food

The UK's only wet dog food tetra carton manufacturer combines 50 years of expertise with scalable, clean-label innovation.
Function over fun: interactive pet toys shift toward enrichment

Function over fun: interactive pet toys shift toward enrichment

From treat-dispensing puzzles to smart toys, pet parents are looking beyond simple entertainment.
Sponsored by Darling Ingredients
Reassessing rendering: from waste liability to strategic asset
Sponsored by Darling Ingredients

Reassessing rendering: from waste liability to strategic asset

Is one of the pet industry’s most effective sustainability tools hiding in plain sight?
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The latest award winners in the pet industry

The latest award winners in the pet industry

Maxi Zoo France, KIKA, Innovafeed, Lider Pet Food and others have recently been recognized across a range of international industry accolades.
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.
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.