Nordics
![Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/examining-the-pieces-of-the-inflation-puzzle.jpg)
Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle
Good news is on the horizon as price levels stabilize globally. But how is the situation still affecting pet owners?
![Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/what-pet-parents-think-about-sustainability-claims.jpg)
Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims
Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?
![The Nutriment Company solidifies UK market presence with new acquisition](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nutriment-Company-and-Pet-Treats-Wholesale-logos.jpg)
The Nutriment Company solidifies UK market presence with new acquisition
The Swedish pet food manufacturer has acquired Pet Treats Wholesale to further strengthen its natural treats business.
![Latest investments in the veterinary pharma industry](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dog-pill.jpg)
Latest investments in the veterinary pharma industry
Companies are acquiring key assets, boosting production capacity and expanding their global reach to capitalize on the pet care market.
![Musti registers increase in sales driven by its online channel](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Musti-ja-Mirri-shop-1.jpg)
Musti registers increase in sales driven by its online channel
The Finnish pet retailer positively concluded a tender offer by Flybird Holding to acquire the business.
![Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Executives.jpg)
Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry
GlobalPETS tracks the latest executive hiring activity in the pet industry from the past few weeks.
![The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition this year](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nutriment-Company-and-Natural-Instinct.jpg)
The Nutriment Company closes second acquisition this year
The Swedish pet food manufacturer adds British raw pet food manufacturer Natural Instinct to its portfolio.
![Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FirstVet_veterinarian-_and_dog.jpg)
Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round
The capital injection will accelerate product development and support the company’s expansions plans in North America.
![Acquisition of Thrive Pet Foods: the future ahead for the British brand](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Thrive-Pet-Foods-Products.jpg)
Acquisition of Thrive Pet Foods: the future ahead for the British brand
The new owner, Petbuddy Group, plans to invest in Thrive Pet Foods and expand its distribution.
![Monthly update: latest appointments in the pet industry](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HR-announcements-in-the-pet-industry.webp)
Monthly update: latest appointments in the pet industry
These are the companies that have hired new executives in the past weeks.
![Musti: more sales in first quarter of 2024 but facing operating loss](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Musti-storefront.jpg)
Musti: more sales in first quarter of 2024 but facing operating loss
The Nordic pet retailer, which has been recently acquired, admits that the results are lower than expected. GlobalPETS learns more.
![Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alvar-product-image.jpg)
Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer
Alvar Pet has recently acquired online player Verkkokauppa Kivuton after securing a capital injection.
![Musti makes changes to its board and financial year](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Musti-store-logo.jpg)
Musti makes changes to its board and financial year
The Nordic pet retailer adds 3 new faces to its Board of Directors following the recent business acquisition.
![Swedencare posts positive results for 2023 despite market uncertainties](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Swedencare-image.jpg)
Swedencare posts positive results for 2023 despite market uncertainties
The Swedish pet care firm describes 2023 as a “year of consolidation” in its newly released annual report.
![A fantastic journey: Musti’s CEO says he is thrilled for the next chapter after acquisition](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Musti-store.jpg)
A fantastic journey: Musti’s CEO says he is thrilled for the next chapter after acquisition
Flybird Holding is set to acquire the Nordic pet retailer following the positive result of its tender offer.
![Flybird Holding’s tender offer for Musti is expected to be completed by March](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Musti-Website-Article-2.png)
Flybird Holding’s tender offer for Musti is expected to be completed by March
Portuguese group Sonae increased the amount that shareholders of the Nordic pet retailer will obtain to €26.10 per share.
![Certification is much more than a quality label](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Certification-is-much-more-than-a-quality-label.jpg)
Certification is much more than a quality label
As certification schemes become more popular in many industries, experts in the field decode the value of these credentials for the pet sector.
![VAFO acquires Dagsmark Petfood to strengthen its Finnish footprint](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vafo-acquisition-of-Denmark-Petfood.jpg)
VAFO acquires Dagsmark Petfood to strengthen its Finnish footprint
The Czech-based premium pet food manufacturer is targeting growth in the Nordics after adding a new company to its Finnish production capabilities.
![Musti’s stable Q1 witnesses a 4.8% sales growth](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Musti-group-Q1-report-.jpg)
Musti’s stable Q1 witnesses a 4.8% sales growth
Despite a product recall issue in November, the Finnish pet retailer kicks off FY 2024 with stable earnings.
![United Petfood to acquire first pet food factory in the Nordics](https://globalpetindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UPF-acquisition.jpg)
United Petfood to acquire first pet food factory in the Nordics
The Belgian manufacturer will be the owner of a facility of Vital Petfood Group in Denmark.