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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
Negotiations of new EU rules on sustainable packaging to kick off in 2024

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

Production & Packaging
21 Dec 2023
How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

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

Retail, Online & DTC
21 Dec 2023
Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.

News
20 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
Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets

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

Global Pet Industry
19 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
Financial group Admiral accelerates expansion in pet insurance space

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.

News
18 Dec 2023
Australia’s competition regulator not to oppose Woolworths' acquisition of Petstock

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

Global Pet Industry
18 Dec 2023
Malaysian insect player receives green light to export products to Europe

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

Production & Packaging
15 Dec 2023
Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

Picart opens new production plant in Barcelona

The pet food manufacturer, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will triple capacity.

Global Pet Industry
15 Dec 2023
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
14 Dec 2023
Cost and lack of awareness: the challenges around vet consultations in India

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.

Pet Care
13 Dec 2023
Brazilian bill increasing taxes on non-essential products excludes pet food

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

News
12 Dec 2023
Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion

Pet insurance firm Lassie raises €23 million; plans EU expansion

The Swedish company currently insures 60,000 animals in Northern Europe.

Pet Care
12 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
Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Green Petfood has been awarded for its holistic commitment to creating innovative and sustainable food concepts for dogs

Pet Food
8 Dec 2023
Is Jollyes up for sale?

Is Jollyes up for sale?

Reports suggest the business is for sale, but the British pet retailer hasn’t confirmed.

Retail, Online & DTC
7 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
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