Global pet industry

March data highlights a global uptick in pet supplies, driven by fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions.

Guidance for FY2026 remains unchanged despite geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.

With 15 halls and 150,000 square meters of exhibition space, the event reinforces its position as the global hub of the pet industry.

Central, Innovafeed, Butternut Box, Josera and SAGAFLOR unveil projects spanning aquaculture feed, microalgae nutrition, digital tools and shop-in-shop retail.

Food and veterinary services dominate spending as the market increases 3.7% year-on- year.

Consumer giant RCL FOODS is expanding into wet pet food, while the holding company of pet food producer Montego Pet Nutrition has taken over a local manufacturer.

A recent acquisition in the feline segment contributes to growth, while supply chain risks remain contained for the rest of the fiscal year.

The UK's only wet dog food tetra carton manufacturer combines 50 years of expertise with scalable, clean-label innovation.

Predictive forecasting, vision-guided robotics and digital trade modeling are enabling companies to move from reactive operations to more resilient networks.

In a fast-moving technological world, what does it take for pet industry players to reach this coveted company valuation?