Pet Food
i-Tail acquires US pet treat manufacturer Phelps Pet Products
The deal expands the Thai manufacturer’s pet treat portfolio and strengthens its manufacturing presence in the US.
Brazil’s pet industry faces regulatory and trade challenges
A government advisory body is reviewing rules on veterinary medicines, bird ownership and animal transport, while EU import measures add pressure to the industry.
Inflation snapshot: Pet product inflation cools in most major economies
Pet food and supplies prices stabilized or declined in most European and American markets, while veterinary services registered slight increases.
H&H pet revenue declines in China but grows in North America
Revenue from the Hong Kong-based company’s pet supplements portfolio increased 3.5% in the first nine months of 2026.
Amazon captures nearly a quarter of US pet sales through first-party vendors
Data shared with GlobalPETS shows that sales in the country have risen by nearly a third, while more than 2,000 brands compete in some subcategories.
Symrise: pet food growth remains in the low single digits in Q3
Positive volumes supported the division after slight organic sales declines in the first half of the year.
Clean label, B Corp: Pet companies gain new sustainability credentials
MPM Products, PetAg, Maev, Go Raw and PAWD Drinks are among the companies to have received third-party recognition for their business practices.
Analysis: Pet food makers step up in quality assurance and food safety
With 47% of food and beverage manufacturers increasing investment, traceability, analytical testing and digitalization are gaining traction.
Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance
Real internal growth for Purina accelerated to 4.3%, while pricing turned positive as the category gained market share across regions.
APAC: one region, multiple playbooks
Pet owners in Thailand, South Korea and Japan are adopting technology and services at very different rates, suggesting localized attitudes toward convenience, privacy and care routines.