Spain

Spain’s pet e-commerce market is surging, Germany is moderating and Nordic markets reveal how broader economic conditions are shaping pet retail.

Pet food sales grew strongly in the Iberian country in 2025, while France’s pet market approached stagnation and the UK maintained a more moderate upward trajectory.

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.

Bond Vet, Zoetis and VetPartners are among the companies driving a new wave of consolidation across the pet health industry.

New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.

New 2026 industry data highlights strong offline purchasing habits, rising insurance uptake and dogs as the dominant pet.

The new executives have been appointed to drive omnichannel, post-merger integration and long-term growth for European players.

From PFAS-free packaging to lab-grown dog treats, the pet industry event in Nuremberg showcased how environmental and economic realities are shaping the market.

A cat litter showcase that illustrates the power of vertically integrated industrial models in modern pet care.

The Peruvian owner of pet retail chains Animalis and Tiendanimal plans to expand its store network and strengthen its omnichannel capabilities.