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Interzoo 2024: what to expect
Just days before the European pet trade fair kicks off in Germany, GlobalPETS examines how it will unveil the latest trends in pet care.
US will not impose tariffs on imported tin mill steel
A recent decision safeguards canned pet food from a price increase – and the industry breathes a sigh of relief.
Technology that improves pet food safety and quality
Vacuum coating plays a crucial role in preventing recontamination by pathogens such as Salmonella.
Industry leaders tackle AI, healthy eating and sustainability at GlobalPETS Forum in Venice
More than 300 pet industry experts assembled at this year’s event to share knowledge, experience and insights on how businesses can respond to issues including technological advances and shifts in pet owners’ priorities.
Tractive wins GlobalPETS Forum Award
The Austrian pet tech company follows in the footsteps of 2023 award winner Snellman to take home this annual prize.
These pet products have won the 2023 European Product Design Awards
The awards recognize the best in international product design in different categories, including pet supplies.
2024: looking back but moving forward
After an eventful 2023 worldwide, pet businesses and experts in the field are now looking to the future – but with caution.
The acquisitions driving the pet industry forward
As 2024 starts to take shape, what will be the impact of some of the sizeable investments in different parts of the sector and the globe last year?
GPF 2024: present and future of the pet industry
More than 300 insiders gathered in Venice to share their knowledge, experiences and key insights on opportunities for pet businesses.
Protix secures €37 million of debt financing from the EU
A loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) will help the insect manufacturer and supplier establish a new facility in Poland.
The 10 most-read stories of 2023
GlobalPETS unveils the coverage that generated the most interest among readers last year.
United Petfood takes over Dutch De Haan Petfood
The Belgian private-label manufacturer hopes to consolidate business success in the wet food category.
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?
This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.
BARF pet food: the story so far
The raw pet food sector is rapidly evolving, but there are some key challenges it needs to overcome.
Q-Petfood makes frozen fresh meat suitable for small and medium-sized dogs and cats
In response to consumer research, Q-Petfood is seizing new opportunities in frozen fresh meat products for dogs and cats, in terms of both packaging concepts and internationalization.
Fressnapf acquires Dutch retailer Jumper
The German firm wants to strengthen its footprint in the Netherlands as part of a European expansion plan.
IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients joins global food supplier OSI Group
The Dutch ingredient supplier aims to reach new customers and broaden its product portfolio.
How Tyson Foods and Protix want to ramp up operations in the US by 2025
The American manufacturer invested €55 million ($58.2M) in the Dutch insect supplier. GlobalPETS learns more.
Microalgae is the answer to more sustainable pet food
There’s a clear shift in how pet parents are approaching nutrition – they’re becoming more knowledgeable, emphasizing both health and environmental consciousness.
Are you coming to the pet industry’s leading networking event?
In January 2024, around 250 executives from leading pet companies will gather at the GlobalPETS Forum in Venice for 3 days of networking and inspiring presentations. Will you join them?
