Brazil
Will Brazilian pet retailer Petz merge with competitor Cobasi?
If both players decide to merge, the combined entity will have a network of 483 stores nationwide.
Interzoo 2024: what to expect
Just days before the European pet trade fair kicks off in Germany, GlobalPETS examines how it will unveil the latest trends in pet care.
Online pet food shopping trends around the world
Why do consumers buy pet food online? Which types of delivery services most appeal to them? And how do preferences vary between Europe, North America and South America?
The business of exotic pets: an update
Less conventional species are increasingly capturing the hearts of consumers. Could such animals ultimately be even more profitable than cats and dogs?
Industry round-up: latest efforts by pet food players to fuel production capabilities
From Purina to General Mills, top pet players are pumping cash into facility expansions to satisfy their growing markets. GlobalPETS takes a look at these advancements.
Petz increases market share despite “fiercer” competition in 2023
The Brazilian pet retailer increased its gross revenue by 12.5% last year.
Pet food drives organic growth for Symrise
The company’s Taste, Nutrition & Health segment – including pet – improved its performance by 9.3% in 2023.
Brazilian insect supplier Cyns receives funding from investment firm
Sumitomo Corporation confirms to GlobalPETS that they want to expand the company’s market leadership.
2024: looking back but moving forward
After an eventful 2023 worldwide, pet businesses and experts in the field are now looking to the future – but with caution.
Time for action: the carbon footprint of the hidden soy in pet food
A deep dive into granular data can accelerate understanding of the impacts of soy in animal feed, which can have an outsized effect on the carbon footprint of pet food.
Consumer preference for quality pet food hasn’t diminished despite inflation
A recent survey reveals that while most pet parents felt the inflationary hike, only 1 in 6 switched to cheaper brands. The rest continued to prioritize quality, nutrition and health benefits over price.
Brazilian bill increasing taxes on non-essential products excludes pet food
A proposal in the state of Minas Gerais intended to increase the tax on different products, including pet supplies, by 2%. But the pet industry put a stop to it.
What can we expect from Black Friday?
Nearly 3 out of 10 shoppers are expected to purchase pet supplies in tomorrow’s discount festivity. GlobalPETS learns more.
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.
Final decision: BRF keeps its pet food business
The Brazilian food giant considered selling its pet portfolio earlier in the year. Why has it suddenly changed its mind?
Symrise opens new production facilities in France and Brazil
The German company strengthens its presence in Latin America and opens a dry pet food pilot production site in Europe. These are the details.
The versatility of yeast-based ingredients: from protein source to immune support
Yeasts are single-cell microorganisms known and used by humans for over 5,000 years. What are the benefits of these versatile ingredients to pet nutrition?
Promising markets in the world of wet pet food
Although the wet pet food category has suffered from the trading-down trend among consumers, it still has potential. These are the markets to watch.
Petz: Mixed feelings in the second quarter of 2023
The Brazilian pet retailer reported sales worth R$944.8 M (€176.1M/$193.1M), but less income.
Brazilian pet food producer joins Pet Sustainability Coalition
Natoo displays strength as a climate action leader and reinforces its commitment to sustainability.
