M&A

The Swedish pet food group is expanding its UK footprint with the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feeds.

The Swedish pet food group is strengthening its business with in-house production, regional sourcing and a direct-to-consumer customer base.

Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.

Guidance for FY2026 remains unchanged despite geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.

The takeover supports its strategy to combine clinics, digital tools and retail into a unified pet ecosystem.

Companies across the pet sector, including Covetrus and Rover Group, have expanded their footprints since the start of the year.

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

The French pet player expects a consolidated revenue of €200 million ($217M) in 2026 after the transaction.

While early-stage investment slowed last year, M&A activity and sponsor exits could drive a rebound in 2026.

The company registered a sharp decline in revenue and profitability in 2025, pressured by public buyout attempts.