United Kingdom
HR alert: January brings new industry leaders
Major players, including Petco, Freshpet, Central Garden & Pet and Pets at Home, appointed executives this year.
Inflation snapshot: Price of pet services outpaced goods in 2025
An analysis of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from Europe, the UK, the US, Canada and Brazil shows that veterinary costs continue to grow worldwide.
Pets at Home posts modest growth, revenue drops despite rising volume
Weakness in the retail consumer segment continues to weigh on the company’s overall performance in the last quarter.
Pawternity leave becomes global workplace trend
Businesses are introducing pet-friendly leave to honor the emotional connection employees have with their pets.
UK pet owners’ 2026 resolutions: wellness and bonding top the list
Almost half of British pet owners have set resolutions for their pets this year, a new survey finds.
New year, new leaders: pet players unveil fresh appointments
Mars Petcare, Tom&Co, Pet Valu and other companies ring in 2026 with key executive changes.
International shoppers prefer global over American brands, Ipsos says
New research reveals a decline in trust and purchase intent for brands perceived as American – except in the US itself.
These pet players are scaling up their production capabilities
MiAlgae, Elanco, Mamidocder, Farmina Pet Foods and MHP Pet Food have recently expanded operations.
Retailers embrace fast pet product delivery through new partnerships
Platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart and Deliveroo are expanding their pet offerings.
Analysis: China opens door to UK cat and dog food imports
Pet food industry welcomes the decision but calls for broader access for products aimed at small animals and aquatic species.









