Canada

The takeovers of production plants kick off an expansion year for the Belgian player, with Romania and Portugal to follow.

Prices continued an upward trend across key markets, while the outlook points to escalating risks from geopolitical conflict and logistical constraints.

Early 2026 performance remains positive, supported by earnings from major players including Freshpet, Elanco and J.M. Smucker.

Companies across the pet sector, including Covetrus and Rover Group, have expanded their footprints since the start of the year.

The deal will facilitate the trade of processed pet food, canned pet food, pet treats and pet chews with a new export certificate.

As pet ownership continues to grow at a steady pace, households in the country are showing new patterns of spending, care and brand loyalty.

American owners are shopping for pet food frequently and increasingly online, while Canadian pet parents are buying less often and prefer brick-and-mortar stores.

As tariffs and trade pressures mount, the Canadian pet retailer is updating its supply chain capabilities while expanding omnichannel capabilities.

As the competition intensifies, brands that manage feedback strategically can gain an edge in visibility, credibility and conversion.

Same-store sales rise 1.6%, supported by higher average spend per purchase despite a slight drop in traffic.