United Kingdom

The latest recognitions highlight growing industry focus on customer experience, responsible products, creative campaigns and new business models.

Price trends varied by market, influencing consumer responses to promotions, brands and purchase volumes.

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 UK trade show will offer buyers and retailers access to more than 550 brands, supplier meetings and education sessions.

Collaborations with digital platforms, retailers, housing providers and pet care businesses are broadening access to coverage.

From Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars to Simmons Foods and J.M. Smucker, several players have announced new executive appointments in the past few weeks.

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

Ceva Animal Health and APC are among the companies that have announced strategic agreements in recent months. GlobalPETS has the details.

The UK company acquired natural pet food brand Forthglade, while Belgian manufacturer United Petfood secured a 50% stake in German wet food producer SmartPetPro.

With declining acquisition multiples and slower deal activity, public listings are becoming a more attractive route for investors and founders.