Middle East
Dubai pet food brand Cosmopet targets Jordan in latest regional expansion
The company has launched in Amman and plans further expansion across the Gulf later this year. GlobalPETS has the details.
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.
Symrise looks to volume growth as pet nutrition prices normalize
The German company expects demand-driven growth to replace pricing as the main contributor to future pet food sales.
UK pet food exporters set to benefit from new Gulf trade agreement
The new free trade deal aims to eliminate the GCC’s 5% import tariff on pet food and reduce trade barriers for British exporters across the bloc.
Global pet food production grows 2.4% in 2025, slowing from previous years
Europe and Asia lead gains while North America cools on changing pet ownership patterns. GlobalPETS has the details.
Pet business drives Virbac’s performance in Q1
A recent acquisition in the feline segment contributes to growth, while supply chain risks remain contained for the rest of the fiscal year.
Kids vs pets: a growing gap
As birth rates decline globally and families become smaller, dogs and cats are increasingly at the heart of the household.
Analysis: Pet retailers in the Gulf adapt operations to rising costs and supply chain uncertainty
As logistics costs rise, Amazon and other operators introduce additional fees, adding further pressure on sellers’ margins globally.
A report of GlobalPETS Forum 2026
The industry gathering in Istanbul highlighted how innovation, data and shifting pet owner behaviors are shaping the future of the pet sector.
Pet retail revolutions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
As the younger populations of the Gulf states become more plugged in to global innovation, they have an increasing interest in securing what’s best for their pets.









