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Musti returns to double-digit growth in FY2025 driven by acquisitions

Musti returns to double-digit growth in FY2025 driven by acquisitions

Recent expansions in the Baltics and Portugal contributed more than €9 million. GlobalPETS has the details.
Pet business lifts Q1 earnings for Spectrum Brands

Pet business lifts Q1 earnings for Spectrum Brands

The American company’s 6% decline in net sales was partially offset by a return to growth in the Global Pet Care segment.
Analysis: Amazon reduces marketplace fees for low-value goods in Europe

Analysis: Amazon reduces marketplace fees for low-value goods in Europe

The pet food and clothing category is seeing referral fees drop by up to 10% to help small businesses remain competitive.
União Pet lowers cost-savings estimates from Petz–Cobasi merger

União Pet lowers cost-savings estimates from Petz–Cobasi merger

The newly formed Brazilian pet retailer plans to invest in omnichannel strategies and expand its service offerings, including franchises and pet health care plans.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com relaunches in Europe

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com relaunches in Europe

After 5 years out of the market, Joybuy will operate in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
US: Central Garden & Pet bets on consumables in pet business as durables slide

US: Central Garden & Pet bets on consumables in pet business as durables slide

Dog treats, flea and tick, and bird products grow as overall pet sales decline, and the slowdown is set to continue in the coming months.
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Why collagen is re-emerging as a strategic pet food ingredient
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Why collagen is re-emerging as a strategic pet food ingredient

As pet food formulations shift towards fewer starches and cleaner labels, collagen is emerging as a versatile functional solution.
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HR alert: January brings new industry leaders

HR alert: January brings new industry leaders

Major players, including Petco, Freshpet, Central Garden & Pet and Pets at Home, appointed executives this year.
VAFO targets Western Europe after organizational restructuring

VAFO targets Western Europe after organizational restructuring

The Czech pet care company aims to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2029. GlobalPETS speaks with the new CEO of VAFO Praha.
Mars invests 5M in new pet food factory in Kazakhstan

Mars invests $185M in new pet food factory in Kazakhstan

Set to begin operations in 2031, the facility will produce 100,000 tons of pet food annually.
Pet nutrition drives quarterly growth at Colgate-Palmolive despite annual headwinds

Pet nutrition drives quarterly growth at Colgate-Palmolive despite annual headwinds

Hill’s now accounts for nearly a quarter of the US multinational’s group sales. GlobalPETS learns more.
Zoetis bets on oncology, cardiology and obesity to drive growth

Zoetis bets on oncology, cardiology and obesity to drive growth

The American company sees younger pet owners driving demand for advanced veterinary care, boosting spending on diagnostics and treatments.
Greencross eyes IPO, targets 0M raise

Greencross eyes IPO, targets $460M raise

The Australian pet retail and veterinary chain, owner of Petbarn and Greencross Vets, plans to return to the stock market.