North America

General Mills’ pet portfolio posts negative performance
Both revenue and net sales dropped by 4% in the last quarter amid less demand.

The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry
The increase in travel and return to the office is positively impacting the sector in the US. These are the insights.

Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida
The American pet retailer aims to open 4 to 8 new clinics nationwide by the end of 2024.

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.

American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming
According to a survey, two-thirds of dog owners admit they cut back on personal needs to cope with the financial strain.

J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands
The manufacturer, which posted fewer sales and profit in the last quarter, is optimistic about the pet business for the

Is Alphia the perfect fit for PAI Partners?
The new owner of one of the biggest pet food manufacturers in the US shares their plans for the firm with GlobalPETS.

Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines
From new nutrition facts to visual icons, what will the new rules mean for all pet food manufacturers operating in th

Understanding feline food and treat trends
With 35% of US households owning a cat, the category has a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at the current trend

Pet Sustainability Coalition: helping businesses to reduce their environmental impact
With its wide range of resources, the Pet Sustainability Coalition has over 10 years of experience in supporting pet

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

Ever seen a dog on a wobble board?
In recent years, a new trend has been steadily gaining momentum in the pet world: gyms for dogs!

Super Design inaugurates new facility
The Chinese pet accessory manufacturer wants to improve efficiency and capacity through its new solar-powered plant.<

Post Holdings pet portfolio hits yearly sales of $680 million
The American consumer packaged goods holding attributes the positive trend to the recently acquired J.M. Smucker pet

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

The impact excess weight in dogs has on their owners
A new survey unveils the emotional influence obese dogs have on pet parents. Here are the details.

General Mills steps into the world of pet supplements
The American manufacturing giant is acquiring Californian firm Fera Pets and will integrate their products into its p

Petcare Innovation USA ‘Best in Show Spotlight’ finalists announced
The 13 petcare start-ups that were announced as the finalists of Petcare Innovation USA’s ‘Best in Show Spotlight