Europe
French fermentation player acquires majority stake in Biorigin
Lesaffre, a global yeast manufacturer based in France, will become the controlling shareholder of the Brazilian company.
Musti Group expands into the Baltics with €18 million acquisition
The Nordic pet retailer has agreed to buy Estonian pet retailer and veterinary services provider Pet City.
Indian insect player secures permit to export to Europe
Arthro Biotech outlines ambitious plans to increase production to 100,000 tons annually by 2030.
AgroBiothers makes second acquisition in European pet care space
The addition of Denmark’s leading pet care business, KW, marks a strategic move to strengthen the French pet care company’s position in Northern Europe.
Pet brands score big with major sports partnerships
From food producers to insurance providers, this trend aims to improve market visibility.
UK pet food to go tariff-free under new Trans-Pacific trade deal
The arrangement is expected to positively impact the British pet industry, which exports more than $26.5 million worth of pet food to the region.
How Mars wants to double sales by 2030 by investing $1 billion
The American multinational plans to revolutionize its pet division through digital innovation.
Did General Mills acquire Edgard & Cooper at a high price?
The American multinational scooped the Belgian business for $436 million (€389.5M), according to Belgian media.
These are insect player Nasekomo’s plans after €8 million boost
The Bulgarian firm aims to produce 25,000 tons of insect protein per year. GlobalPETS chats with its founder.
Nestlé invests $200 million in UK pet food facility
The multinational will add a new production line and reduce carbon emissions in the factory.
Netherlands sees surge in abandoned pets; other countries follow same trend
The number of pet owners giving up their animals due to financial and time constraints is increasing.
General Mills reports new decline in pet food sales
The American food manufacturer plans to adopt cost-saving measures and increase brand campaigns to improve its performance.
Maxi Zoo launches teleconsulting service in France
The pet retailer has introduced Maxi Zoo Vet to address the growing demand for flexible and accessible pet care.
HR alert: Top pet industry leadership changes
From pet food manufacturers to retailers, here are 8 companies that have recently made key leadership selections.
UK: Renters’ Rights Bill to enhance pet protection from next summer
The new Labour government proposes stronger protections for pet-owning tenants nationwide.
Trupanion expands to Germany and Switzerland
The American pet insurance provider is actively increasing its services to new regions as part of its growth plan.
Data reveals shifting trends in UK pet products and brands
GlobalPETS analyses a market report on the popularity of pet products and brands in the British pet industry.
Analysis: a new life for food waste in pet food?
Experimental projects in India, Australia and Germany are turning food scraps, meat waste and fungi into pet food.
Pet industry sees major investments in nutrition and veterinary solutions
Elanco is committing $130 million to expand its Kansas facility, while Ukrainian agrotech group MHP is funding €40 million to build a new plant in Croatia.
Rising demand for functional pet treats drives innovation in European market
As pet humanization drives up demand, functional pet treats are reshaping the market. What defines a functional treat, and how can brands effectively navigate this evolving landscape?
