Europe

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

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

Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024
The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.

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

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

Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona
The pet food manufacturer, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will triple capacity.

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.

German vet start-up Filu Vet closes €5 million investment
The company discusses with GlobalPETS where it plans to allocate the new capital.

Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion
The Swedish company currently insures 60,000 animals in Northern Europe.

Assisi Pet Care takes over natural pet food brand Burns
The firm aims to grow the brand and expand its European footprint.

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

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.

JAB Holdings reshuffles management team
Current CEO Olivier Goudet is stepping down and will be replaced by Joachim Creus.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Building a pet company with global reach
Schulze Heimtierbedarf is a family business based in the small German town of Porta Westfalica. A sailing trip 40 yea