Diana Dominguez

Beyond strong category performance in Q3, the pet food manufacturer is investing in small-dog nutrition and fresh food.

Pet shop chains led pet food sales growth over the past year, while supermarkets and discounters recorded a decline.

Higher volumes and improved production efficiency lifted margins in Q3, prompting the company to raise its full-year sales growth forecast.

Canina Pharma, Mars, Algiecel and AktivDog are expanding facilities, upgrading equipment and scaling production across Germany, Denmark and Romania.

The company recorded growth across online and offline channels in Q3 while increasing own-brand food production.

Supermarket chains like Lidl and M&S are strengthening their own-brand portfolios as the segment gains traction.

UK Pet Food, The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI) are among five organizations appointing new leaders.

Established businesses report stronger owner income, while customer retention and add-on services support performance.

Fressnapf, The Farmer’s Dog, Purina and Nulo are among the companies forming recent partnerships with clubs, leagues and associations.

The deal expands the Thai manufacturer’s pet treat portfolio and strengthens its manufacturing presence in the US.