Industry insights

The private label player is adding dry food capacity in the region while shifting European investments toward wet food, treats and localized production.

Fancy Feast, Jinx, Canidae, The Farmer’s Dog, Feline Frenzy and VETRESKA are partnering with public figures to expand their reach, engage new audiences and support commercial growth.

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

Six of seven companies analyzed by GlobalPETS increased sales in Q2 2026, with a favorable price-volume mix and channel expansion offsetting market and cost pressures.

Store expansion, acquisitions and incentives supported faster growth, while loyalty and recurring revenue drove more modest gains.

Strong category performance offsets weaker dog food sales and modest treats growth. GlobalPETS has the details.

An analysis by GlobalPETS shows that retailers and manufacturers are allocating a larger portion of revenue to cover business operations.

Advances in microbiome science are reshaping how the industry thinks about nutritional value.

Nestlé and Betagro are increasing their footprints as the country’s pet food exports hit $1.4 billion in the first 5 months of 2026.

EU packaging legislation is setting new demands for materials, design and production across the pet food sector.