David Palacios Rubio
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.
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
Interview with Chairman of Plaček Group: “I foresee franchising our model to France, Belgium or Sweden in the near future”
The Czech firm Plaček Group wants to revolutionize pet retailing with an innovative in-store approach. Besides that,
Europe softens organic qualification criteria for pet food labeling
Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet fo
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
Final decision: BRF keeps its pet food business
The Brazilian food giant considered selling its pet portfolio earlier in the year. Why has it suddenly changed its mi
i-Tail’s sales drop 35% in Q3: forecasts upward trend in Q4
The subsidiary of tuna multinational Thai Union acknowledges the impact caused by the softened demand from customers
Maxi Zoo France targets 50+ new store openings in 2024
The retailer increased sales by 30% in the first 6 months of 2023 while adapting to changes in consumer preferences.
Legal alert: updated EU rules on organic pet food labeling to become a reality this year
Europe will remove the previously “excessive” criteria of 100% of agricultural ingredients to qualify for organic
Should there be a limit on the concentration of copper in dog food?
Despite a general consensus on the current rules, there is an ongoing debate in the sector.
“We are encouraged by the resilience of super premium pet food in South Africa”
Pet retailer Absolute Pets looks to increase in-store services while speeding up delivery times for omnichannel buyer
Sky-high inflation: pet supplies taking the hit
The category continues to suffer price hikes, with some countries showing a slight slowdown trend. But how’s the fu
The pet industry in Saudi Arabia
A 2023 update on how the Saudi Arabian pet industry is doing: How financial aid from the government is opening up pet
Pet supplies hit $300 million on Amazon Prime Day 2023
We dive into the pet brands that generated the most revenue in the US.
Analysis: High inflation continues impacting pet supplies
Europe takes the lead in the biggest price increases in the first months of 2023.
Pet Circle raises $50 million to expand its market share
The Australian online pet retailer confirms to GlobalPETS that it is in the final stages of closing the funding.
€508 million: Symrise’s bid for Swedencare
The offer is a mandatory procedure after recently acquiring a 30% stake in the Swedish pet care company.
Brazil’s pet market revenue jumps 16.4%
The growth rate is declining overall, while online sales spiked in 2022.
Almost 1 million new pets were insured in North America in 2022
Premium values increased by 23.5%, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).
Pet food brands vs. private label in the US: an analysis
Traditional brands hold top market share both online and offline, with pet food in the lead.
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