Canada

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility

The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

Production & Packaging
14 Dec 2023
From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
8 Dec 2023
BARF pet food: the story so far

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.

Pet Food
24 Nov 2023
Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector

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

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
What can we expect from Black Friday?

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

Trends & Insights
23 Nov 2023
Alternative pet diets: who's trying them and why?

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 Food
17 Nov 2023
Pet Valu trims down on store openings for 2023

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

Retail, Online & DTC
9 Nov 2023
How the merger of Natural Balance and Canidae saved both companies from a declining trend

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 Food
9 Oct 2023
Pet parents & CBD: consumer survey results

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

Trends & Insights
6 Oct 2023
Grain-free diets re-visited: an update on pulses in pet food

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.

Pet Food
6 Oct 2023
Fostering innovation thanks to university partnerships

Fostering innovation thanks to university partnerships

Small scale pet firms see in the academic world an opportunity to boost their business.

News
2 Oct 2023
Canadian pet retailers expand distribution capabilities

Canadian pet retailers expand distribution capabilities

Mondou and Pet Valu are investing in new distribution centers in Quebec and Ontario.

Retail, Online & DTC
19 Sep 2023
New report paints a picture of the US pet food industry

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 Food
14 Sep 2023
Pet parents’ habits when feeding their dog

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

Trends & Insights
1 Sep 2023
Insect pet food: an update

Insect pet food: an update

The rapidly growing number of start-ups and technological developments are helping advance this sector.

Ingredients
1 Sep 2023
Chewy’s quarterly results surpass expectations

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

Retail, Online & DTC
1 Sep 2023
Investor acquires half of Canadian BSFL producer

Investor acquires half of Canadian BSFL producer

Toronto-based Goldbloom Enterprises aims to become a leader in the alternative protein sector.

Ingredients
25 Aug 2023
Analysis: The impact of Chewy’s expansion into Canada

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

Retail, Online & DTC
16 Aug 2023
Pet food and cat litter drive Pet Valu’s performance

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
9 Aug 2023
Pet players among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Pet players among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Pet businesses have been recognized for entrepreneurial excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

News
6 Jun 2023
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