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How pet parents will shop for their pets this Christmas

How pet parents will shop for their pets this Christmas

A new survey takes the pulse on holiday shopping trends in the UK, including popular categories and average spending.

Trends & Insights
22 Dec 2023
Financial group Admiral accelerates expansion in pet insurance space

Financial group Admiral accelerates expansion in pet insurance space

The firm acquired the business from Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) in line with its diversification strategy.

News
18 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
2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?

2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?

Insect supplier Entobel (Singapore) and insect pet food manufacturer Percuro (UK) share their plans with GlobalPETS.

Global Pet Industry
11 Dec 2023
Is Jollyes up for sale?

Is Jollyes up for sale?

Reports suggest the business is for sale, but the British pet retailer hasn’t confirmed.

Retail, Online & DTC
7 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
Transitioning the UK grooming industry into maturity: is it time?

Transitioning the UK grooming industry into maturity: is it time?

The sector is booming, but the lack of regulation regarding groomer qualifications and licenses needs to be tackled.<

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
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
These are the winners of the PIF 2023 awards

These are the winners of the PIF 2023 awards

The UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) recognized pet businesses in different categories.

News
14 Nov 2023
The Pack becomes the EU’s first plant-based pet food firm to be B Corp certified

The Pack becomes the EU’s first plant-based pet food firm to be B Corp certified

The British start-up shares its plans with GlobalPETS to expand its product portfolio and enter the EU.

Pet Food
13 Nov 2023
Behind the rise of the UK’s reptile pet population

Behind the rise of the UK’s reptile pet population

British households owning a reptile increased by 1.6% in a year. Herpetologist John Courteney-Smith shares exclusive

Trends & Insights
9 Nov 2023
Tesco to launch online marketplace, including pet food

Tesco to launch online marketplace, including pet food

UK’s biggest supermarket chain will offer third-party products on its e-commerce platform.

Retail, Online & DTC
6 Nov 2023
What factors are influencing the online spending habits of pet owners in the UK?

What factors are influencing the online spending habits of pet owners in the UK?

Cost of delivery is the most important factor, with 6 out of 10 owners preferring free delivery purchases.

Trends & Insights
31 Oct 2023
Assisi Pet Care gets snapped up by US PE firm

Assisi Pet Care gets snapped up by US PE firm

Wind Point Partners values the attractiveness of the British manufacturer in the natural pet food and treat segment.<

Global Pet Industry
18 Oct 2023
Latest round of investments in vet telehealth

Latest round of investments in vet telehealth

The sector is performing well as proven in recent funding rounds closed by players in the US and UK.

Global Pet Industry
18 Oct 2023
EQT seals acquisition of Australian vet care provider for $1.4 billion

EQT seals acquisition of Australian vet care provider for $1.4 billion

The Swedish equity firm also acquired British pharma firm Dechra earlier in the year.

Global Pet Industry
17 Oct 2023
Pet Family acquires UK’s pet retailer Astrapet

Pet Family acquires UK’s pet retailer Astrapet

The company will incorporate Astrapet’s 4 shops into its existing portfolio.

Retail, Online & DTC
13 Oct 2023
Kormotech launches venture arm to help pet care companies seeking investment

Kormotech launches venture arm to help pet care companies seeking investment

The Ukrainian pet food manufacturer plans to allocate up to $300,000 to fund innovative projects across Europe and th

Global Pet Industry
13 Oct 2023
A lower VAT rate to tackle price spikes?

A lower VAT rate to tackle price spikes?

The industry is calling for a temporary solution to inflationary pressure, while experts examine whether end consumer

Global Pet Industry
6 Oct 2023
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