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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.
HR alert (I): Swedencare, Leiber and Pets at Home reshuffle senior leadership
The European companies announce changes spanning CEO succession, commercial strategy and supply chain operations.
Cross-border e-commerce broadens pet trade horizons
New fulfillment partnerships and infrastructure investments are reshaping the global pet industry, helping businesses overcome barriers to wider expansion.
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.
Pet specialty retailers extend their reach across markets
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Jollyes and ZU are among the companies expanding their store networks. GlobalPETS has more details.
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.
Analysis: European pet retail reflects uneven economic recovery
Spain’s pet e-commerce market is surging, Germany is moderating and Nordic markets reveal how broader economic conditions are shaping pet retail.
From China to Australia: Pet players expand their production footprints
BEWITAL, Nestlé Purina, Freshpet and others are investing in production, storage and distribution capacity.
Pet industry closes strategic deals across key categories
Recent acquisitions by Pets Choice, Boehringer Ingelheim and Vital Pet Group point to a continued focus on portfolio expansion and market growth.