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New regulations impacting the pet industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific
France steps up enforcement, Australia backs digital prescriptions and Malaysia considers new animal welfare measures.
EU’s parcel duty puts imports under pressure
Falling parcel volumes from Asia and rising costs could accelerate the shift towards regionally based fulfillment and distribution models.
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Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo tops €900 million in Q2 revenue
The European pet retailer added 53 stores alongside increases in like-for-like sales and profitability.
Market performance (II): Spain posts strong growth in pet food among European markets
Pet food sales grew strongly in the Iberian country in 2025, while France’s pet market approached stagnation and the UK maintained a more moderate upward trajectory.
Zooplus launches marketplace in Germany: will it scale across Europe?
The move follows the online retailer’s launch in France 2 years ago and adds 10,000 products to its German offering. GlobalPETS speaks to the company.
Animal health companies report resilient Q2 and H1 results despite market pressures
Elanco, Virbac, Boehringer Ingelheim, ADM and Pet Service Holding post higher revenue and earnings.
Round-up: Pet players expand partnerships across health and nutrition
Ceva Animal Health and APC are among the companies that have announced strategic agreements in recent months. GlobalPETS has the details.
French pet market (II): Pet ownership holds steady at 60% despite slight population decline
Fish numbers decline 13.6% year-on-year, while cats and dogs also record slight drops but remain the most common companion animals.
Beyond kibble: Inside Europe’s D2C pet food market
New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.