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General Mills’ pet portfolio posts negative performance

General Mills’ pet portfolio posts negative performance

Both revenue and net sales dropped by 4% in the last quarter amid less demand.

News
22 Dec 2023
The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry

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.

Pet Care
20 Dec 2023
Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
19 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
From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
8 Dec 2023
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

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.

Pet Food
7 Dec 2023
American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming

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.

Pet Care
6 Dec 2023
J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands

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

Pet Food
6 Dec 2023
Rover sells business for $2.3 billion

Rover sells business for $2.3 billion

PE firm Blackstone entered a merger agreement with the Seattle-based pet care marketplace.

Retail, Online & DTC
1 Dec 2023
General Mills’ former Blue Buffalo plant has a new owner

General Mills’ former Blue Buffalo plant has a new owner

New Jersey pet food manufacturer United Premium Foods (UPF) will start operating in the factory in the coming weeks.<

Pet Food
29 Nov 2023
Is Alphia the perfect fit for PAI Partners?

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.

News
28 Nov 2023
Petvisor raises $100 million strategic investment

Petvisor raises $100 million strategic investment

The veterinary and grooming software platform will use the capital injection to consolidate its mobile-enabled soluti

Global Pet Industry
27 Nov 2023
Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines

Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines

From new nutrition facts to visual icons, what will the new rules mean for all pet food manufacturers operating in th

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Understanding feline food and treat trends

Understanding feline food and treat trends

With 35% of US households owning a cat, the category has a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at the current trend

Pet Food
24 Nov 2023
BARF pet food: the story so far

BARF pet food: the story so far

The raw pet food sector is rapidly evolving, but there are some key challenges it needs to overcome.

Pet Food
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
Ever seen a dog on a wobble board?

Ever seen a dog on a wobble board?

In recent years, a new trend has been steadily gaining momentum in the pet world: gyms for dogs!

Pet Care
24 Nov 2023
Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million

Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million

The American pet insurance firm aims to use the investment to grow the business further.

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
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