Investment

Two UK pet companies are using investment and M&A to expand distribution, build capacity and strengthen their positions.

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

VAFO Group, Champion Petfoods and Cargill have unveiled major investments across Europe and Canada.

Omni Pet, Vetic, and FirstClub secure fresh capital to scale manufacturing, veterinary networks, and quick-commerce platforms.

Despite geopolitical tensions and rising competition from domestic brands, Aussie companies continue to invest in the Asian giant.

Innovafeed, Travv, Golden Child, Petwealth and Meatly recently secured funding for insect protein, AI diagnostics, nutrition, at-home testing and cultivated meat.

Companies across Asia Pacific and the Americas are reinforcing their credentials on sustainability backed by verified assessments.

Colgate-Palmolive executives highlight investments in data treatment and scaled personalization to drive growth.

Major players, including Suziria Group, APC and Mars, are opening new facilities worldwide to expand production and accelerate innovation in the pet sector.

Agrolimen enters the American market with the purchase of Ollie, and NUZOA expands its footprint in Portugal by adding AGROFAUNA to its portfolio.