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New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.

Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.

Economists expect growth to be uneven, driven by AI expansion. In the pet sector, strong fundamentals and adoption rates will likely boost investments.

The British pet retailer shares plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint over the next 5 years.

The upcoming event will highlight both the scale of today's pet industry and the growing role of sourcing, innovation and market insight.

Jollyes, Fressnapf, Tractor Supply and other chains have announced new openings in recent months.

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.

Dogs continued to dominate the sector, accounting for more than 80% of the market in 2025.

APPA data points to new highs in digital pet care shopping in 2025, led by strong uptake in the food, treats and essential categories.

Younger workers are more likely to factor their pets into employer decisions, but older generations are also taking animal welfare into account.