David Palacios Rubio
Purina starts 2024 with fewer sales but maintains yearly guidance
Nestlé’s pet segment is slowly recovering from price hikes, although it is still above average for the rest of the sectors. GlobalPETS dives into its latest quarterly financials.
US will not impose tariffs on imported tin mill steel
A recent decision safeguards canned pet food from a price increase – and the industry breathes a sigh of relief.
Latest figures reveal global growth trends in the pet care industry
A new forecast confirms that the sector is expected to continue growing in 2024 – but at a slower rate.
Interview with CEO of Pet Lovers Centre: “Our website and marketplaces will be our main means of growth”
The largest pet retailer in Southeast Asia wants to continue growing its footprint with new stores, but also to expand its customer reach by partnering with e-commerce giants and supermarkets.
Driving growth with in-store services
The shape of the pet retailing ecosystem is changing. As online channels take an ever-bigger share of the market, traditional retailers are increasing their interaction with customers as a strategy for propelling growth.
2024: looking back but moving forward
After an eventful 2023 worldwide, pet businesses and experts in the field are now looking to the future – but with caution.
Interview with CEO of Pet Supplies Plus: “We’re seeing 20% growth in our services business”
This franchise pet company is continuously working to further improve its competitiveness, including with new in-store offerings and upcoming projects to boost its online presence while preserving its local identity.
UK and US officials highlight the potential of pet food in South Korea
Both countries believe the market offers exciting business opportunities for pet firms.
US government funds projects to leverage the pet industry across international markets
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI) received a capital injection of $1.5 million.
FEDIAF welcomes new Secretary General
Sonia Franck brings more than 25 years of experience in the European pharma sector with her.
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets
The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.
J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands
The manufacturer, which posted fewer sales and profit in the last quarter, is optimistic about the pet business for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Interview with Chairman of Plaček Group: “I foresee franchising our model to France, Belgium or Sweden in the near future”
The Czech firm Plaček Group wants to revolutionize pet retailing with an innovative in-store approach. Besides that, the company – which already has close to 400 locations in Eastern Europe – is now looking for business opportunities further afield.
Europe softens organic qualification criteria for pet food labeling
Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet food industry’s contribution to a sustainable food value chain in the EU?
Alternative pet diets: who's trying them and why?
A new survey reveals the level of acceptance of nutrition trends like BARF and homemade pet food among pet parents in 5 countries.
Final decision: BRF keeps its pet food business
The Brazilian food giant considered selling its pet portfolio earlier in the year. Why has it suddenly changed its mind?
i-Tail’s sales drop 35% in Q3: forecasts upward trend in Q4
The subsidiary of tuna multinational Thai Union acknowledges the impact caused by the softened demand from customers in Southeast Asia.
Maxi Zoo France targets 50+ new store openings in 2024
The retailer increased sales by 30% in the first 6 months of 2023 while adapting to changes in consumer preferences. CEO Jan Wejbrandt shares more insights.
Legal alert: updated EU rules on organic pet food labeling to become a reality this year
Europe will remove the previously “excessive” criteria of 100% of agricultural ingredients to qualify for organic labeling.
Should there be a limit on the concentration of copper in dog food?
Despite a general consensus on the current rules, there is an ongoing debate in the sector.
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