Africa

Montego Pet Nutrition, ZuttoNyan, Bolt Pet Food, Globe Buddy and VEGDOG target new markets across Europe, the US and Asia. GlobalPETS has the details.

Weekly online shopping is becoming increasingly common across the region, pushing pet players to rethink payments, fulfillment and customer engagement.

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Chewy and Absolute Pets are reshaping their leadership teams to support growth, innovation and customer-focused strategies.

Europe and Asia lead gains while North America cools on changing pet ownership patterns. GlobalPETS has the details.

Spar and Shoprite are focusing on scale, private labels and in-store expertise to win over cautious consumers.

Consumer giant RCL FOODS is expanding into wet pet food, while the holding company of pet food producer Montego Pet Nutrition has taken over a local manufacturer.

A recent acquisition in the feline segment contributes to growth, while supply chain risks remain contained for the rest of the fiscal year.

Dogs and cats dominate African households, but cost pressures and limited awareness leave much of the market untapped.

Despite contributing over a fifth of the group’s total sales, Purina posted a single-digit decline, driven by weak performance in dog food.

Despite a lack of comprehensive data, industry experts anticipate the pet market in this area expanding significantly beyond traditional retail in the coming years.