United States

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.<

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.

Petvisor raises $100 million strategic investment
The veterinary and grooming software platform will use the capital injection to consolidate its mobile-enabled soluti

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

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 Sustainability Coalition: helping businesses to reduce their environmental impact
With its wide range of resources, the Pet Sustainability Coalition has over 10 years of experience in supporting pet

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.

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

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!

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