Pet Food

Fresh food innovation and e-commerce growth are shaping the company’s next chapter. GlobalPETS sits down with CEO Shashank Sinha.

Two UK pet companies are using investment and M&A to expand distribution, build capacity and strengthen their positions.

The USMCA remains in force until 2036, but industry groups warn that annual reviews could undermine trade stability and create uncertainty.

Double-digit growth in cat food and improved pricing helped boost fourth-quarter sales and profit, while organic sales remained under pressure.

VAFO Group, Champion Petfoods and Cargill have unveiled major investments across Europe and Canada.

Galaxus reports significantly lower return rates for pet products than fashion and sports items.

Online penetration rises steadily across the region, with Argentina leading adoption at 11.4%.

Omni Pet, Vetic, and FirstClub secure fresh capital to scale manufacturing, veterinary networks, and quick-commerce platforms.

Major players, including Mars Pet Nutrition, Farmina, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nutreco and Nestlé Purina, have recently announced new executives.

Greg Van Praagh will lead the European trade body, with new members from France, Germany and the Netherlands joining its leadership team.