M&A
The American Kennel Club acquires grooming certification program
The Professional Grooming Credential is a voluntary scheme to validate pet groomers’ knowledge and technical skills.
Analysis: The state of the pet hospitality sector
From investments to mergers and acquisitions, the field is generating interest within the industry.
VAFO acquires remaining stake in German pet food maker Allco Tiernahrung
The Czech group announced the acquired company will become Vafo.de by the end of 2024.
Pets Choice to expand footprint in the premium pet food vet sectors after acquisition
The British pet food manufacturer is the new owner of dog and cat food producer Vet’s Kitchen.
Will Brazilian pet retailer Petz merge with competitor Cobasi?
If both players decide to merge, the combined entity will have a network of 483 stores nationwide.
The Nutriment Company acquires Scottish raw pet food producer
The addition of Totally Natural Pet Products to the European pet nutrition company’s portfolio comes shortly after its recent rebrand.
General Mills scoops up Edgard & Cooper
The Belgian pet food manufacturer tells GlobalPETS that it aims to accelerate growth thanks to the American manufacturing giant’s supply chain expertise.
Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer
Alvar Pet has recently acquired online player Verkkokauppa Kivuton after securing a capital injection.
PetMeds sees double-digit growth boost by recent acquisition
The American online pet pharmacy posted sales of $65.3 million (€11M) in the 3 months to 31 December 2023. What does this mean for the future of the company?
South Africa’s anti-trust regulator gives green light to acquisition of Absolute Pets
The South African Competition Tribunal has approved Woolworths’ procurement of the specialist pet product company effective 1 April 2024.
Undervalued deal? Talks to sell Partner in Pet Food have reportedly been put on hold
CVC Capital Partners and Advent International recently submitted a joint bid to acquire the European pet food business. Now, the future of the operation is unclear.
Microchipping firm Identicare sold to British investor
Animalcare Group has sold its microchipping business to Bridgepoint for a cash consideration of £24.9 million ($31.9M/€29.2M).
New acquisition in the Mexican pet care space
Pet sitting platform Cuida Mi Mascota acquired services dog walking start-up Tu Mejor Amigo.
PupBox: Petco’s subscription box has been acquired
American women’s subscription box brand FabFitFun wants to tap into the pet category to meet growing demand.
A fantastic journey: Musti’s CEO says he is thrilled for the next chapter after acquisition
Flybird Holding is set to acquire the Nordic pet retailer following the positive result of its tender offer.
Packaging firm ProMach acquires Italian processing equipment supplier Zacmi
Closed for an undisclosed sum, the deal is expected to give both players access to a wider market.
PE firm snaps up Jollyes for a reported £130 million
After some recent rumors, the UK’s second-largest pet retailer has been confirmed to have been sold to London-based TDR Capital.
Rover acquisition is complete
Private equity firm Blackstone now owns the online pet marketplace following a $2.3 billion (€2.1B) all-cash deal.
Better Choice to develop weight loss supplement for pets
The Florida-based pet health and wellness firm recently acquired all issued and outstanding shares in Canadian Aimia Pet Healthco for an undisclosed amount.
Flybird Holding’s tender offer for Musti is expected to be completed by March
Portuguese group Sonae increased the amount that shareholders of the Nordic pet retailer will obtain to €26.10 per share.
