Canada

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility
The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell
The online pet retailer increased sales by 8.2% but slightly reduced its full-year guidance.

BARF pet food: the story so far
The raw pet food sector is rapidly evolving, but there are some key challenges it needs to overcome.

Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector
How frequently do owners take their dogs to the groomer? What do they value most when choosing a professional? How do

What can we expect from Black Friday?
Nearly 3 out of 10 shoppers are expected to purchase pet supplies in tomorrow’s discount festivity. GlobalPETS lear

Alternative pet diets: who's trying them and why?
A new survey reveals the level of acceptance of nutrition trends like BARF and homemade pet food among pet parents in

Pet Valu trims down on store openings for 2023
The Canadian pet retailer now expects to end 2023 with 35–40 new stores from the 40–50 stores that were initially

How the merger of Natural Balance and Canidae saved both companies from a declining trend
The chairman of the newly created Ethos Pet Brands believes that the operation has stabilized their perfomance.

Pet parents & CBD: consumer survey results
Discover how pet parents feel about CBD, why some wouldn’t want to use it, how often others use it for their pets a

Grain-free diets re-visited: an update on pulses in pet food
Diets eliminating grains have attracted plenty of attention in recent years, but for all the wrong reasons.

Fostering innovation thanks to university partnerships
Small scale pet firms see in the academic world an opportunity to boost their business.

Canadian pet retailers expand distribution capabilities
Mondou and Pet Valu are investing in new distribution centers in Quebec and Ontario.

New report paints a picture of the US pet food industry
Exports of pet products are increasing by 20% year-on-year. These are the details.

Pet parents’ habits when feeding their dog
Most owners want to feed their dog the best quality food, but what other factors impact their final decision? Read th

Insect pet food: an update
The rapidly growing number of start-ups and technological developments are helping advance this sector.

Chewy’s quarterly results surpass expectations
The pet retailer, that posted net sales of $2.78 billion (€2.55B), says it is on track for its Canada expansion

Investor acquires half of Canadian BSFL producer
Toronto-based Goldbloom Enterprises aims to become a leader in the alternative protein sector.

Analysis: The impact of Chewy’s expansion into Canada
We ask an e-commerce analyst how the local industry may change after the online pet retailer lands in the country lat

Pet food and cat litter drive Pet Valu’s performance
The Canadian pet retailer increased revenue by 12.6% in the second quarter of 2023.

Pet players among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Pet businesses have been recognized for entrepreneurial excellence, innovation, and sustainability.