Germany

The platform complements direct relationships with major suppliers while giving smaller and local brands another route to pet parents across Europe.

Keeping a pet’s teeth healthy has not always been top of the list for owners. But new formats and greater awareness are changing all that.

Slower growth and a wider gap between economy and premium segments are changing how retailers are formulating and marketing their own brands.

Insect and cultivated meat producers are expanding capacity and testing retail demand, but high costs and uneven consumer uptake continue to present challenges.

Over 5,000 machines delivered, B&B still tailors each one to the customer’s requirements.

The retailer brings 144 stores under shared leadership, strengthening cross-border cooperation across purchasing, marketing and e-commerce.

General Mills, Sonae, Mars Pet Nutrition and MicroHarvest announce succession plans, an interim appointment and changes to their executive structures.

zooplus, Omni Pet, GEVO, MPM Products and Natural Line announce appointments spanning technology, commercial strategy, marketing and regional management.

Tractor Supply, Elanco and Boehringer are among the players expanding production capacity and strengthening their operational footprint.

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, ZooRoyal, Heads Up For Tails, Petstock and Pet Supplies Plus are among the companies expanding their footprints across key markets.