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

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

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.

Australia’s competition regulator not to oppose Woolworths' acquisition of Petstock
The watchdog concludes that the takeover of the pet retailer chain in 2022 is “unlikely” to substantially lessen com

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.

Brazilian bill increasing taxes on non-essential products excludes pet food
A proposal in the state of Minas Gerais intended to increase the tax on different products, including pet supplies, by 2

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group
Sonae values the Nordic pet retailer's "solid omnichannel proposition.”

Sale of Australian pet care company Greencross fails (again)
Medical and pharma product distributor EBOS Group did not manage to raise AU$2 billion ($1.3B/€1.2B) from investors.

Which are the most popular online pet businesses in Italy?
A consulting company analyzed the performance of more than 100 online pet retailers in November.

Petco in need of ‘swift action’ to up its financials
The Californian pet retailer performs below expectations with a flat quarter in terms of revenue.