Retail
What’s Pets Choice’s strategy to position itself in the premium pet food sector?
The Lancashire-based manufacturer acquired vegan pet food brand HOWND, its second investment this year.
Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry
GlobalPETS tracks the latest executive hiring activity in the pet industry from the past few weeks.
Given the green light: UK approves the use of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly is the country’s first to receive government authorization to sell pet food made from lab-grown meat.
KIKA Group’s exports increased 35% in 2023
The Lithuanian manufacturer and retailer is optimistic about increasing its product portfolio and market footprint this year.
Costa Rican insect protein supplier raises $2 million
ProNuvo will set up its insect feed plant closer to the capital of San José after the investment.
Vetnique Labs to acquire UK supplement player Lintbells
Both companies are expected to combine their resources to drive acceleration in the British and American markets.
Kormotech taps into the booming e-commerce market in South Korea
The company has become the first Ukrainian pet food manufacturer to enter the East Asian market.
Arcaplanet-Fressnapf deal (II): From being a reference in Germany to becoming a European leader
The German pet retail group is taking a big step in Italy to continue pursuing its goal of capturing more of the European market.
Swiss retailer Migros puts on sale DIY and pet supplies business
The biggest supermarket chain in the country has started discussions to divest the 45 locations of Do it + Garden.
Arcaplanet-Fressnapf deal (I): big expansion ambitions and sustainability goals
From expanding its store count to committing to being an environmentally friendly pet retailer, Arcaplanet is thinking big for the future.
How Arcaplanet’s acquisition will impact Fressnapf's executive team
Torsten Toeller will continue leading the retailer group, but the CEO will change this summer.
Deal sealed: Fressnapf acquires Arcaplanet
The German pet retailer, which already had a stake in the Italian company, will add 560 locations to its portfolio. GlobalPETS dives into the details.
Plant-based protein facility opens in Latvia
The new plant of Baltic agricultural firm Golden Fields will supply ingredients to the pet industry.
$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.
What we know about Partner in Pet Food’s new majority stakeholder
Luxembourg-based CVC Capital Partners is planning a new chapter for the European pet food manufacturer.
22.6 million: pet ownership in the Netherlands increased slightly last year
A new survey reveals that more than 74% of pet parents in the country didn’t change their spending habits despite inflation.
Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round
The capital injection will accelerate product development and support the company’s expansions plans in North America.
General Mills sold less pet food in FY 2024
Sales of dry and wet pet food and treats declined a single digit in the 12 months ending May.
Share buyback and repurchases at Pets at Home and Chewy
The British pet retailer launched a share buyback program, while their US counterpart repurchased shares from its largest shareholder.
The pet industry in Germany
An overview of the German pet market in 2024, including the most recent statistics and trends.
