Olivia Hooper

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

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.

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

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.

Rover sells business for $2.3 billion
PE firm Blackstone entered a merger agreement with the Seattle-based pet care marketplace.

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.

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

Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million
The American pet insurance firm aims to use the investment to grow the business further.

Country report: Georgia - Unlocking new opportunities for market expansion
In Georgia, the government is working together with local pet food players to build up the industry. The aim is to re

Central Garden & Pet stuck in a rut with high decline in durables
The California-based retailer’s pet portfolio’s revenue was $1.9 billion in the financial year ending September.<

E-commerce accounts for 40% of Petz’s business
The Brazilian pet retailer increased its revenue by 6.8% in the third quarter of 2023.

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

Pet Valu trims down on store openings for 2023
The Canadian pet retailer now expects to end 2023 with 35–40 new stores from the 40–50 stores that were initially

Freshpet updates 2023 guidance: $160 million more than last year
The American manufacturer is optimistic after sales soar and net loss narrows.

Central Garden & Pet acquires premium dog treat company
Virginia-based TDBBS will help the retailer bolster its position in the category.

Latest earnings: Zoetis, IDEXX and Trupanion
While performance is going well, some firms are slightly trimming their guidance for the rest of the year.

H&H Group’s pet portfolio jumps 30% in the year to date
The owner of pet supplement brands Zesty Paws and Solid Gold highlights the “significant success” of the business
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