Country reports

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bioriginal acquires Softgel’s assets and pet facility
The production plant specializes in the encapsulation of pet nutrition products.

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.

Cost and lack of awareness: the challenges around vet consultations in India
3 out of 10 pet parents face challenges accessing veterinary services in the South Asian country.

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

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

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.

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.