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Negotiations of new EU rules on sustainable packaging to kick off in 2024

Negotiations of new EU rules on sustainable packaging to kick off in 2024

The Council and the Parliament will start the legislative process to design regulations regarding the packaging and pack

Production & Packaging
21 Dec 2023
How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

A few days after the announcement of a bid to acquire the company, the Nordic pet retailer shares more about its yearly

Retail, Online & DTC
21 Dec 2023
Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.

News
20 Dec 2023
Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets

Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets

Brussels wants to set harmonized European standards and to control further the online trade of animals. GlobalPETS learn

Global Pet Industry
19 Dec 2023
Malaysian insect player receives green light to export products to Europe

Malaysian insect player receives green light to export products to Europe

Veolia Bioconversion aims to become an “ecological champion” after gaining approval to export its insect meal and oi

Production & Packaging
15 Dec 2023
Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

The pet food manufacturer, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will triple capacity.

Global Pet Industry
15 Dec 2023
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets

Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets

The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.

Retail, Online & DTC
14 Dec 2023
German vet start-up Filu Vet closes €5 million investment

German vet start-up Filu Vet closes €5 million investment

The company discusses with GlobalPETS where it plans to allocate the new capital.

Pet Care
13 Dec 2023
Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion

Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion

The Swedish company currently insures 60,000 animals in Northern Europe.

Pet Care
12 Dec 2023
Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns

Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns

The firm aims to grow the brand and expand its European footprint.

Pet Food
11 Dec 2023
Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Green Petfood has been awarded for its holistic commitment to creating innovative and sustainable food concepts for dogs

Pet Food
8 Dec 2023
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.

Pet Food
7 Dec 2023
JAB Holdings reshuffles management team

JAB Holdings reshuffles management team

Current CEO Olivier Goudet is stepping down and will be replaced by Joachim Creus.

Global Pet Industry
5 Dec 2023
Lithuanian insect supplier to set up yellow mealworm plant

Lithuanian insect supplier to set up yellow mealworm plant

Divaks has partnered with Switzerland-based group Bühler to set up a commercial-scale production facility by 2025.

Production & Packaging
4 Dec 2023
Analysis: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024

Analysis: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024

The country is to introduce a new tax, the biggest change to import regulations since Brexit. GlobalPETS learns how it w

Global Pet Industry
30 Nov 2023
Pets at Home: key half year to cement future business growth

Pets at Home: key half year to cement future business growth

The British pet retailer has transitioned all store logistics to a new fulfillment center and maintains yearly guidan

Retail, Online & DTC
29 Nov 2023
Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times

Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times

Inflation causes fluctuations in the Eastern European pet care market post- pandemic. But pet humanization and health

Global Pet Industry
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
Artificial Intelligence in the pet start-up scene

Artificial Intelligence in the pet start-up scene

New technology is helping young companies to optimize their processes and their communications with customers. But to

Trends & Insights
24 Nov 2023
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