Olivia Hooper

Major corporations are expanding their horizons and moving into the pet care space

Major corporations are expanding their horizons and moving into the pet care space

The pet industry is appealing to more and more companies that want to grow their stake in an attractive and rapidly evolving sector.

Global Pet Industry
9 Feb 2024
Queensland to toughen dangerous dog law

Queensland to toughen dangerous dog law

The north-eastern Australian state will restrict ownership of 5 dog breeds.

Global Pet Industry
6 Feb 2024
How the new EU-New Zealand free trade agreement will impact the pet industry

How the new EU-New Zealand free trade agreement will impact the pet industry

The new rules, which are expected to enter into force within the first half of the year, eliminate the tariffs applicable to pet food.

Global Pet Industry
10 Jan 2024
First acquisition of 2024: Swedencare takes over US pet treat business Riley’s Organics

First acquisition of 2024: Swedencare takes over US pet treat business Riley’s Organics

The deal, closed by North American subsidiary Pet MD Brands, includes a potential rollout of the brand internationally.

Pet Food
9 Jan 2024
Looking at the pet industry’s new appointments as we step into 2024

Looking at the pet industry’s new appointments as we step into 2024

From pet insurance to retail, there have been various C-suite changes in the past weeks.

Global Pet Industry
8 Jan 2024
Vets raise concerns about XL Bully dog ban in the UK

Vets raise concerns about XL Bully dog ban in the UK

They warn that veterinary capacity might be insufficient to treat or euthanize the animals.

News
5 Jan 2024
Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.

News
20 Dec 2023
Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

The pet food manufacturer, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will triple capacity.

Global Pet Industry
15 Dec 2023
Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility

The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

Production & Packaging
14 Dec 2023
Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns

Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns

The firm aims to grow the brand and expand its European footprint.

Pet Food
11 Dec 2023
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.

Pet Food
7 Dec 2023
JAB Holdings reshuffles management team

JAB Holdings reshuffles management team

Current CEO Olivier Goudet is stepping down and will be replaced by Joachim Creus.

Global Pet Industry
5 Dec 2023
Rover sells business for $2.3 billion

Rover sells business for $2.3 billion

PE firm Blackstone entered a merger agreement with the Seattle-based pet care marketplace.

Retail, Online & DTC
1 Dec 2023
Is Alphia the perfect fit for PAI Partners?

Is Alphia the perfect fit for PAI Partners?

The new owner of one of the biggest pet food manufacturers in the US shares their plans for the firm with GlobalPETS.

News
28 Nov 2023
Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector

Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector

How frequently do owners take their dogs to the groomer? What do they value most when choosing a professional? How does inflation impact their decisions? Fresh data answers these questions and more.

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence in the pet start-up scene

Artificial Intelligence in the pet start-up scene

New technology is helping young companies to optimize their processes and their communications with customers. But to what extent does the industry want to rely on AI?

Trends & Insights
24 Nov 2023
Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million

Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million

The American pet insurance firm aims to use the investment to grow the business further.

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Country report: Georgia - Unlocking new opportunities for market expansion

Country report: Georgia - Unlocking new opportunities for market expansion

In Georgia, the government is working together with local pet food players to build up the industry. The aim is to reduce the current dependency on imports and also to boost growth by generating more export opportunities.

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Central Garden & Pet stuck in a rut with high decline in durables

Central Garden & Pet stuck in a rut with high decline in durables

The California-based retailer’s pet portfolio’s revenue was $1.9 billion in the financial year ending September.

Retail, Online & DTC
22 Nov 2023
E-commerce accounts for 40% of Petz’s business

E-commerce accounts for 40% of Petz’s business

The Brazilian pet retailer increased its revenue by 6.8% in the third quarter of 2023.

Retail, Online & DTC
17 Nov 2023
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