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Country report: Portugal - Portuguese pet food producers tap into potential

Country report: Portugal - Portuguese pet food producers tap into potential

A shift in pet owners’ focus to quality and health is driving growth in the Portuguese pet food manufacturing sector. However, the local industry is not without its challenges.

Global Pet Industry
18 Apr 2024
The acquisitions driving the pet industry forward

The acquisitions driving the pet industry forward

As 2024 starts to take shape, what will be the impact of some of the sizeable investments in different parts of the sector and the globe last year?

Global Pet Industry
9 Feb 2024
How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

A few days after the announcement of a bid to acquire the company, the Nordic pet retailer shares more about its yearly performance.

Retail, Online & DTC
21 Dec 2023
Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group

Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group

Sonae values the Nordic pet retailer's "solid omnichannel proposition.”

Retail, Online & DTC
5 Dec 2023
Zolux expands into Iberia with a new subsidiary

Zolux expands into Iberia with a new subsidiary

The new branch, settled after the cooperation with an ornamental fish distributor, will serve customers in Spain and Portugal.

News
7 Feb 2023
Iskaypet takes over Portuguese retailer Ornimundo

Iskaypet takes over Portuguese retailer Ornimundo

The Spanish group confirmed the acquisition of one of the main players in the country, which is expected to grow by 17% this year. 

Global Pet Industry
27 Mar 2022
The SantéVet Group raises €150 million in capital

The SantéVet Group raises €150 million in capital

The French pet health insurance company wants to accelerate its development over the next 5 years to become the European leader in the sector and “conquer” new markets.

Global Pet Industry
25 Feb 2022
The Portuguese pet industry: an overview

The Portuguese pet industry: an overview

With a population of 2,080,000 dogs and 1,500,000 cats, Portugal is a pet-loving country. Where is the industry now, and how has it been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Trends & Insights
11 Feb 2022
Partnerships drive success of this Portuguese retailer

Partnerships drive success of this Portuguese retailer

His father started the company in 1996, and now Jorge Moura leads the Ornimundo Group, one of the largest pet retailers and wholesalers in Portugal. The company’s steady growth continues…

Retail, Online & DTC
11 Feb 2022