Pet care
Tractor Supply and Freshpet double down on digital to capture pet market share
From vet services to DTC expansion, both players are reshaping their strategies to win higher-value customers.
Round-up: Funding surge fuels pet sector expansion across Europe and India
Omni Pet, Vetic, and FirstClub secure fresh capital to scale manufacturing, veterinary networks, and quick-commerce platforms.
Analysis: Pet health players bet on retail and DTC channels as vet visits decline
Non-prescription medicine is also expected to boost performance, especially with high rates of tick infections.
Customer service becomes the battleground for pet retailers
Players are gaining recognition for customer service leadership, supported by training programs and digital innovation.
EU: new pet laws strengthen traceability, welfare, breeding and cross-border travel
The rules establish harmonized identification systems and clarify obligations for owners, breeders and sellers over the coming years.
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Myths in pet joint health: 4 ‘beliefs’ debunked
Despite growing interest in pet wellbeing, both pet parents and brands remain uncertain about the most effective long-term approaches to managing joint health.
Latest pet industry investments in biotech, alternative ingredients and tech
Innovafeed, Travv, Golden Child, Petwealth and Meatly recently secured funding for insect protein, AI diagnostics, nutrition, at-home testing and cultivated meat.
Pet industry scales investment in green packaging, renewable energy and low-carbon
Firms including Mars, Flamingo, Kormotech and ProAmpac have recently launched projects to achieve long-term goals in their supply chain.
US pet parents cut back on personal spending to support pets
A recent survey reveals that the monthly pet care budgets rose by 20% over the past year, while owners anticipate inflation in services and supplies.
PetMeds narrows Q4 loss despite ongoing revenue decline
While lower prescription medication sales continued to pressure revenue, the American online pet pharmaceutical firm reduced its quarterly loss.









