Thaís Matos & Diana Dominguez
J.M. Smucker’s pet business slips in Q3, but cat food continues to grow
The US pet food manufacturer posted higher profitability during the period, and dog snacks rebounded from last quarter’s levels.
New EU-India free trade agreement to boost pet food access
The Asian country has also entered into negotiations with the United States to eliminate or reduce import tariffs on food and industrial goods.
Nestlé’s pet portfolio softens in FY2025, but cat food remains resilient
Despite contributing over a fifth of the group’s total sales, Purina posted a single-digit decline, driven by weak performance in dog food.
Data insight: Pet gifting defies the holiday spending slowdown
While shoppers tighten budgets amid economic uncertainty, pets continue to rank among the top holiday priorities.
Q3: Hill’s volume decline eased by Prime100 acquisition
The pet food maker expanded its wet food capacity and added 20,000 new distribution points in the US.
Sustainability in pet players (II): Tom&Co, Pets at Home and Petz
Belgian, British and Brazilian pet retailers are taking bold steps toward greener operations.
Sustainability in pet players (I): Mars, Partner in Pet Food and Petcurean
From renewable energy to recyclable packaging, pet food manufacturers strive toward their environmental targets.
British competition regulator releases provisional decision on vet market probe
The CMA proposes a list of measures to be addressed by companies and the government ahead of a final decision expected in March 2026.
Italian pet owners increasingly embracing online shopping
A new survey shows that more than half of people buy more frequently via e-commerce than they did 5 years ago.
Transitions and mergers reshape pet trade associations
The latest on PFI and AFIA in the US and the newly formed industry association in Brazil.









