Pet Food
Analysis: Share buybacks rise as pet companies seek new ways to reward investors
A GlobalPETS assessment of 14 publicly traded companies reveals how changing valuations and cash strategies are reshaping shareholder returns.
HR alert (I): Pet food manufacturers make key executive appointments across the US
From Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars to Simmons Foods and J.M. Smucker, several players have announced new executive appointments in the past few weeks.
US: The Farmer’s Dog and PetIQ drive latest pet M&A activity
Both US companies are expanding their portfolios through acquisitions focused on dog enrichment, wellness products and advanced pet nutrition.
Sponsored by Yantai China Pet Foods
Sponsored by Yantai China Pet Foods
WANPY® becomes first Chinese pet food brand to receive WPA International Excellence Award
The award marks a milestone for WANPY® and reflects growing international recognition of Chinese pet food brands.
VAFO takes over Pets Deli, targets €80 million in revenue by 2030
The Czech group plans to combine the German firm’s D2C position with its manufacturing and R&D capabilities to drive growth.
Spectrum Brands sees pet business gain ground despite aquatics decline
The firm credited pricing, favorable product mix and cost improvement actions for the strong performance of its companion animal segment in the last quarter.
Central Garden & Pet raises guidance despite 19% pet sales decline
The TRIXIE deal is set to boost sales while expanding Central’s international footprint as the US player offsets the impact of exiting pet distribution.
Italy: Cotecnica and Gimborn expand presence through new acquisitions
The Spanish cooperative enters the Italian pet food market with Life Pet Care, while Gimborn strengthens its cat litter portfolio through a majority stake in Cerberus.
i-Tail raises FY2026 outlook after Q2 profit jumps 21%
Pet treats overtook dog food as the company’s second-largest pet food category during the period.
Freshpet’s Q2 results beat expectations as heavy buyers drive 71% of sales
The pet food producer added 800,000 American households and boosted digital sales by 41% during the quarter.