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Pet prices moved in different directions across Europe, the US, Brazil and India in August as central banks adjusted monetary policy.

Carrefour and Tom&Co are expanding their in-store ranges, offering more premium, veterinary and specialized pet care products.

Versele-Laga becomes Versele: one master brand, one mission and a clear ambition for 2032.

The Spanish pet retailer is targeting services with the aim of achieving more than 10% of its revenue via veterinary care, grooming, insurance and subscription models by 2030.

BEWITAL, Nestlé Purina, Freshpet and others are investing in production, storage and distribution capacity.

The Brazilian pet retailer also strengthened profitability as operational and portfolio integration efforts progressed.

The firm credited pricing, favorable product mix and cost improvement actions for the strong performance of its companion animal segment in the last quarter.

In most countries analyzed, consumer price index (CPI) readings for products and food eased last month following the inflation increases recorded in March.

Orion Animal Health, Corbion and BiomEdit are among the players with recent technology breakthroughs.

From vet services to DTC expansion, both players are reshaping their strategies to win higher-value customers.