Petfinder, the US adoption platform owned by Nestlé Purina, is marking its 30th anniversary with a campaign that links activity on its website to pet food donations. Between 17 August and 16 November, every pet profile …
New partner alongside Reploid
Biogena acquires a stake in Herosan Petcare
The Austrian Biogena Group has acquired a 13.7 per cent stake in the Styrian company Herosan Petcare. Both companies announced this on …
Pet Fair Asia
International focus
With exhibition space already sold out, Pet Fair Asia 2026 is set to reaffirm its position as one of Asia’s leading pet industry platform.
International Dog Day
Mars flags early switch from puppy to adult diets
More than half of dog owners move their puppy onto adult food before the animal reaches 12 months, according to consumer research …
Buckwheat supply investigated
Years recalls all fresh meals after dry eye reports in dogs
UK subscription brand Years has voluntarily recalled all of its fresh dog meals, sold as Years Signature Meals, …
US chew brand distribution
New partners for BetterBone in China, Brazil and Thailand
US dog chew brand BetterBone has appointed distribution partners in seven markets. According to the New York-based company…
New US sales lead
Hill's reshuffles customer development leadership
Hill's Pet Nutrition has appointed Keith Wilkinson SVP global customer development. Carolyn Belloni takes over from him as SVP …
German Packaging Award
Mondi replaces printing plates with lasers
Packaging manufacturer Mondi has presented a concept in which designs are applied to flexible packaging by laser rather than by …
Münsterland family firm starts production in China
Bewital opens first plant outside Germany
German pet food manufacturer Bewital has opened a plant in Weihai in the Chinese province of Shandong – its first production site outside …
Founders stepping back
President Purcell promoted to CEO at Wuffes
The US dog supplement brand Wuffes has appointed Jonny Purcell as CEO. Purcell joined the company as president in May 2025. Founders Sam…
President and co-founder steps down
Freshpet grows 15.5% in Q2, prepares leadership transition
US manufacturer Freshpet increased net sales by 15.5% to $305.6 million (€265 m) in the second quarter of 2026 and raised…
Executive vice president
Wendy Boise heads Hill's global people function
Wendy Boise has been promoted to Executive Vice President, People, at Hill's Pet Nutrition. In her new role she leads the company's …
Adding a D2C-platform
Vafo Group acquires Pets Deli
Vafo Group, based in Prague, has acquired the German premium pet food brand Pets Deli, expanding its presence in Germany and adding a …
$263.7 million net sales
Spectrum Brands: pet business up 3.3%
Spectrum Brands Holdings posted net sales of $753.3 million in the third quarter of its 2026 financial year (ended 28 June 2026), an increase …
Build on portfolio of dog and cat brands
H.I.G. Capital takes majority stake in Outward Hound
Funds affiliated with US investment firm H.I.G. Capital have taken majority ownership of Outward Hound. The company, based in …