Europe
Pet brands update identities and formulas to target nutrition-conscious owners
Manufacturers and retailers are also updating their names, logos and packaging designs as the market becomes more crowded.
Pet-friendly transport gains ground worldwide
New initiatives across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas highlight the changing landscape of traveling with pets.
Interview: United Petfood maps out next phase of growth in North America
The private label player is adding dry food capacity in the region while shifting European investments toward wet food, treats and localized production.
Pet care brands rethink the routes to international growth
Montego Pet Nutrition, ZuttoNyan, Bolt Pet Food, Globe Buddy and VEGDOG target new markets across Europe, the US and Asia. GlobalPETS has the details.
Nutrition and health projects attract R&D investments in the pet industry
While amounts and shares differ, companies are opting for facility expansions and biotech partnerships in the pursuit of targeted goals in innovation.
Inflation snapshot: Pet prices fluctuate as markets face higher interest rates
Pet prices moved in different directions across Europe, the US, Brazil and India in August as central banks adjusted monetary policy.
VAFO grows health and nutrition portfolio with Pezz life investment, Sam’s Field launch
The initiatives expand the company’s presence in preventive health, strengthen its direct-to-consumer reach and broaden its premium nutrition offering.
Pet industry pulse (II): Manufacturers deliver growth despite uneven market conditions
Six of seven companies analyzed by GlobalPETS increased sales in Q2 2026, with a favorable price-volume mix and channel expansion offsetting market and cost pressures.
Pet industry pulse (I): Retailers post growth as expansion and loyalty drive sales
Store expansion, acquisitions and incentives supported faster growth, while loyalty and recurring revenue drove more modest gains.
Purina invests €55M to upgrade Italian pet food plant
The investment in a plant near Venice targets manufacturing flexibility, digitalization and wastewater treatment.









