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Analysis: US pet companies’ valuations slide to multi-year lows
Slower sales growth and weaker consumer demand are driving a re-rating of retail and manufacturing stocks.
Pet retailers turn to FMCG executives to strengthen omnichannel transformation
Pets at Home, Fressnapf, Arcaplanet and Zooplus lead a wave of supermarket-to-pet retail leadership hires across Europe.
Mycoprotein and green leaf protein gain early commercial traction in pet food
New partnerships signal growing industry interest as manufacturers test the functionality and palatability of novel protein sources.
Data: Amazon Pet Days generates nearly $400M in US pet supply sales
Dog products account for 60% of total revenue, while the cat category posts a 10.2% annual increase.
Global pet food production grows 2.4% in 2025, slowing from previous years
Europe and Asia lead gains while North America cools on changing pet ownership patterns. GlobalPETS has the details.
Analysis: The US increases funding for pet and agrifood players amid trade slowdown
US dog and cat food exports declined by 3.5% in 2025, prompting industry players to accelerate diversification strategies in international markets.
Inflation snapshot: Energy prices fuel uneven pet product trends in April
Europe recorded faster inflation in pet products in April, while the US and Canada showed signs of stabilization. Meanwhile, EU inflation is forecast to rise to 3.1% in 2026.
UK Pet Food sets priorities to 2029, with focus on sustainability and regulation
The trade association has also set priorities in nutrition, safety and standards, while engaging in ongoing negotiations with the EU. GlobalPETS has the details.
Analysis: European pet retailers turn to discounts to retain cautious consumers
New data suggest a surge in deal-seeking behavior, with 37% of shoppers actively researching promotions before making a purchase.
Data: The UK gains half a million new pets in 2 years
In 2026, the pet population stands at 36.5 million, with cats and dogs continuing to drive growth.