M&A
New funding and acquisitions in the UK pet sector target expansion into mainland Europe
Two UK pet companies are using investment and M&A to expand distribution, build capacity and strengthen their positions.
Arcaplanet strengthens its southern Italy presence with 12 new stores
The acquisition of Animal Store brings 12 additional locations in Calabria, while the company has agreed to develop a branded shop-in-shop format within a DIY retail partner.
The Nutriment Company acquires another raw pet food producer in less than a month
The Swedish pet food group is expanding its UK footprint with the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feeds.
TNC continues European expansion with German raw pet food deal
The Swedish pet food group is strengthening its business with in-house production, regional sourcing and a direct-to-consumer customer base.
Round-up: Acquisition activity heats up across the global pet industry
Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.
Wet cat food demand offsets broader slowdown in Nestlé’s pet business
Guidance for FY2026 remains unchanged despite geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.
$125M boost: Chewy acquires Modern Animal to accelerate veterinary expansion
The takeover supports its strategy to combine clinics, digital tools and retail into a unified pet ecosystem.
Pet industry sees fresh wave of M&A deals this winter
Companies across the pet sector, including Covetrus and Rover Group, have expanded their footprints since the start of the year.
Latest acquisitions in the Spanish pet space
Agrolimen enters the American market with the purchase of Ollie, and NUZOA expands its footprint in Portugal by adding AGROFAUNA to its portfolio.
Nasta Pet Food acquires Canadian manufacturer FirstMate
The French pet player expects a consolidated revenue of €200 million ($217M) in 2026 after the transaction.