Portugal
$3.9 billion: packaging firm Sonoco acquires metal can maker Eviosys
The firm operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and has a range of customers in the pet industry.
Sponsored by Love Pet Alliance
Sponsored by Love Pet Alliance
Fast-growing distributor launches award-winning brands
Based in Portugal, Love Pet Alliance is a fast-growing worldwide producer and distributor that has developed its own brands, such as Dashi and Weego.
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.
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?
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.
Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group
Sonae values the Nordic pet retailer's "solid omnichannel proposition.”
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.
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.
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.
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?