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GlobalPETS Community serves as your gateway to the worldwide pet market. It’s a business hub designed for pet professionals to gain inspiration, stay updated, and connect with partners around the globe. This platform is backed by PETS International, a trusted source of information in the global pet industry since 1988. With over 30,000 clients across more than 130 countries, GlobalPETS Community is your go-to resource for everything pet-related.

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Pet wellness: How animal care is catching up with human trends

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Well-being provisions for pets have historically been rather simplistic: walks and toys for dogs, scratch posts and catnip-infused mice for cats. But pet ownership is shifting from caretaking to curating lifestyles. This change is redefining what pet services look like in 2025, with emerging categories that would once have seemed excessive now becoming viable business opportunities.
UK start-up Different Dog to ramp up production as demand for fresh pet food soars

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Different Dog plans to scale up its production capabilities to meet demand following recent funding of £10 million (€11.7M/$13.2M) from new and existing investors. This will help the Shrewsbury-based company to relocate to a new state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot production facility in Telford, Shropshire, which was recently named the UK’s ‘Dog Capital’ with 8.2 dogs per 20 people. “This investment is a testament to the belief our community, team and investors have in what we’re doing.
Alternative proteins gain ground: THE PACK Co-Founder calls for industry unity

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Competition in the burgeoning alternative protein market for the pet food space could help expand the market for everyone. Damien Clarkson has been speaking to GlobalPETS following the recent brand acquisition plant-based protein firm THE PACK Prefera Petfoods. With more participants looking to gain an early advantage in the alternative proteins market, with solutions such as insects, Clarkson is keen for the industry to work together.
UK pushes final ruling on vet market inquiry to 2026

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Concern about potential anti-competitive practices in the UK’s veterinary sector has prompted the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to extend its investigation. The British consumer protection watchdog announced it is extending the administrative deadline for the final decision of the inquiry from the end of November 2025 to February 2026. A provisional decision is expected in September 2025, with response hearings scheduled for October.
Chewy thrives on subscriptions — over 8 in 10 sales come from regulars - GlobalPETS

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Chewy has kicked off its fiscal year 2025 (FY2025) with a solid performance driven by customer growth, increased sales per customer and expanding profitability. The American online pet retailer reported net sales of $3.1 billion (€2.9B) for its first quarter ending 4 May 2025, marking an 8.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase. This is down from the $3.3 billion (€3B) seen in the last quarter of FY2024.
Round-up: Producers scale up production capabilities to meet rising pet food demand

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

With rising pet populations in many parts of the world and consumer demand for quality pet food options, manufacturers are building on their successes, literally. Mars Mars is furthering its long-term investment strategy in the United States by opening a $450 million (€395.6M) Royal Canin manufacturing facility in Lewisburg, Ohio. The 450,000-square-foot plant will produce Royal Canin dry pet food products.
Petco starts FY25 with softer sales dip and stronger margins

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Petco reported net sales of $1.5 billion (€1.3B) for the first quarter of its fiscal year (FY) 2025, ending 3 May 2025. This represents a 2.3% year-over-year (YoY) decrease, in line with the company’s outlook for the period. The decrease in sales was softer than the 7.3% reported by the San Diego-based firm in the last quarter of FY2024. However, comparable sales were down 1.3%, which was well above the 0.5% decline in Q4 FY2024.
US: U-turn on organic pet food regulation sparks industry backlash

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | David Palacios |Steve Randall

by David Palacios & Steve Randall • 10 Jun 2025 A proposed rollback of the 2024 USDA rule faces opposition from the Organic Trade Association and other parties. Last year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave the organic pet food industry a boost by announcing a new rule that established standards for the use of organic mushrooms in pet food.
These are AFIA’s 6 priorities to shape the future of US animal feed

3 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

The guiding principle of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is to ensure the safety and sustainability of the US animal feed supply chain. What are its strategic priorities for addressing the current challenges facing the industry?
South African pet retailer Petshop Science accelerates sales as market size expands

3 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

by Steve Randall • 4 Jun 2025 Pet ownership is rising in South Africa, and the retailer has seized the opportunity. GlobalPETS speaks with the company. A booming population of pet parents in South Africa has proven positive for pet retailer Petshop Science. The firm, owned by retailer corporation Shoprite Group, has opened 135 stores in 4 years. In the second half of 2024, it opened 42 new shops in strategically selected locations to cope with the high demand.