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Seal the deal: New acquisitions drive expansion for pet food and retail firms
Outward Hound, Musti Group and Pet Media Group are among the companies investing in their next phase of growth.
Interview: i-Tail doubles down on pet treats, private label and global scale
The company’s push to generate 15% of revenue from new products in 2026 is strengthening its innovation pipeline and margin profile.
US states roll out new rules on pet sales, veterinary care and animal welfare
The measures are set to take effect between late 2026 and mid-2027, introducing changes for veterinarians, retailers and pet owners.
South Korea nears 30% pet ownership as spending and adoption habits evolve
Food and veterinary care account for the largest share of spending in 2025. GlobalPETS has the details.
French pet market (II): Pet ownership holds steady at 60% despite slight population decline
Fish numbers decline 13.6% year-on-year, while cats and dogs also record slight drops but remain the most common companion animals.
Beyond kibble: Inside Europe’s D2C pet food market
New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.
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French pet market (I): Pet food holds steady at €4.8bn, exports drive nearly half of production
Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.
H2 economy outlook: Tech investment and consumer resilience amid global challenges
Economists expect growth to be uneven, driven by AI expansion. In the pet sector, strong fundamentals and adoption rates will likely boost investments.
Jollyes increases revenue by 8.7%, driven by store expansion, private label and frozen raw food
The British pet retailer shares plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint over the next 5 years.
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CIPS 2026 at 30: Looking beyond scale
The upcoming event will highlight both the scale of today's pet industry and the growing role of sourcing, innovation and market insight.
Pet retailers push store expansion into regional markets across Europe and North America
Jollyes, Fressnapf, Tractor Supply and other chains have announced new openings in recent months.
UK pet food exporters set to benefit from new Gulf trade agreement
The new free trade deal aims to eliminate the GCC’s 5% import tariff on pet food and reduce trade barriers for British exporters across the bloc.
