Investment
Chewy adds 208,000 customers, doubles down on AI investment
Veterinary, fresh and frozen, and equine businesses helped drive growth for the American online retailer in the last quarter.
LatamVet eyes 50 clinic acquisitions in Peru and Colombia
The Chilean veterinary group plans to develop proprietary software and expand specialist services.
From China to Australia: Pet players expand their production footprints
BEWITAL, Nestlé Purina, Freshpet and others are investing in production, storage and distribution capacity.
Pet industry closes strategic deals across key categories
Recent acquisitions by Pets Choice, Boehringer Ingelheim and Vital Pet Group point to a continued focus on portfolio expansion and market growth.
Argentina pet market (II): Manufacturers eye premiumization and regional exports
The shift toward higher-value nutrition is opening new opportunities for manufacturers as investments and export ambitions gather pace.
Analysis: Greencross deal setback reflects Australia’s cautious M&A climate
GlobalPETS research shows a more selective capital market in the country, despite more IPOs and smaller valuations.
Buddy Bites secures $4.2M funding as it targets Taiwan expansion
The pet food company is preparing to enter the new market in 2027 while scaling its retail and veterinary channels.
Analysis: Share buybacks rise as pet companies seek new ways to reward investors
A GlobalPETS assessment of 14 publicly traded companies reveals how changing valuations and cash strategies are reshaping shareholder returns.
Italy: Cotecnica and Gimborn expand presence through new acquisitions
The Spanish cooperative enters the Italian pet food market with Life Pet Care, while Gimborn strengthens its cat litter portfolio through a majority stake in Cerberus.
Round-up: Pet players expand partnerships across health and nutrition
Ceva Animal Health and APC are among the companies that have announced strategic agreements in recent months. GlobalPETS has the details.