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While amounts and shares differ, companies are opting for facility expansions and biotech partnerships in the pursuit of targeted goals in innovation.

The initiatives expand the company’s presence in preventive health, strengthen its direct-to-consumer reach and broaden its premium nutrition offering.

BEWITAL, Nestlé Purina, Freshpet and others are investing in production, storage and distribution capacity.

Improved sales of dog products in the second quarter helped reverse the negative trend, while cat products remained strong.

Galaxus reports significantly lower return rates for pet products than fashion and sports items.

The European pet retailer expanded its store network in France, Italy and Poland, and opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center.

The pet industry highlights the benefits of anti-parasitic treatments, warning that limiting access could reshape how pet owners seek treatment and advice.

The Swedish pet food group is strengthening its business with in-house production, regional sourcing and a direct-to-consumer customer base.

Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.

New data suggest a surge in deal-seeking behavior, with 37% of shoppers actively researching promotions before making a purchase.