Hong Kong-listed Chao Yun Group will invest ¥66.9M in pet-food OEM/ODM giant Shandong Shuaike, tightening China’s pet-food supply chain ahead of a planned A-share IPO.
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Private-equity firm H.I.G. Capital has taken control of Colorado-based Outward Hound, one of the largest independent pet accessory and enrichment-toy makers in North America.
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Japanese seafood and pet-food conglomerate Umios will acquire a 51% controlling stake in Malaysia’s Pet World International for about ¥11.4B (~$70.4M).
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Belgium-based private-label manufacturer United Petfood has taken a 50% stake in Germany’s SmartPetPro, a premium wet-food producer, in a long-term strategic partnership.
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The 2026 China Pet Industry White Paper shows urban dog and cat consumption reached RMB 312.6 billion in 2025, up 4.1% year-on-year, as premiumization and functional nutrition reshape the world's most closely watched pet market.
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UK-based Burgess Pet Care has bought German small-animal specialist Bunny Nature, adding a loyal customer base and sharply lifting the share of revenue it earns outside Britain.
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Century-old Japanese food company Umios is taking a controlling 51% stake in PWI, Malaysia's second-largest pet-food maker, filling a dry-food gap and building an integrated wet-and-dry platform for fast-growing Southeast Asia.
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China's Gambol Pet (Gaibao) has denied plans to acquire delisted Shandong Fengxiang, instead accelerating a premiumization push led by its Myfoodie brand and selective overseas investments.
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Australian supermarket giant Coles is reportedly negotiating with TPG to buy Greencross, owner of the Petbarn chain and Greencross Vets — a move that would reshape the country's pet retail and veterinary market.
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Pet Media Group has acquired Deine Tierwelt, a German pet marketplace drawing around 45 million visits a year, deepening its classifieds footprint in continental Europe.
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Nottingham-based fresh pet-food maker Years has raised growth capital from Verlinvest and Five Seasons Ventures to fund a major facility expansion and European rollout.
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Burgess Pet Care (Goole, UK) has acquired German small-animal nutrition brand Bunny Nature, lifting international revenue roughly five-fold to £12.5M.
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UK pet-specialist challenger Jollyes posted record FY2026 revenue of £169M (+8.7%) and reaffirmed a plan to nearly double its store estate to 250+ locations.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved EBOS Group’s acquisition of Paringa Pet Foods, clearing the way for vertical integration into pet-food manufacturing.
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UK pet superstore chain Jollyes has posted record annual revenue of £169m, up 8.7%, and reaffirmed a plan to nearly double its store estate to 250 locations.
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German dry-food maker bosch Tiernahrung has bought wet-food producer Fair Petfood, adding fresh and wet manufacturing capability to its dry-food expertise.
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From Fressnapf in Central Europe to Tractor Supply in the US, leading pet retailers are opening stores at pace, betting on physical footprint despite e-commerce growth.
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Hill’s 2026 Global Symposium (Phuket, 22–24 June) brought the gut-skin axis into mainstream veterinary continuing education via a global livestream.
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