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Smalls Earned Clean Label Project Recognition Across Nine Fresh Cat Food Recipes
Eight recipes earned the Purity Award and one earned standard certification, making Smalls one of three brands certified alongside BIXBI and Freshpet.
3 min read · Oct 12
Joyride Dogs crossed $300,000 in rescue donations with a customer base over one million
The DTC harness and treat brand announced the milestone October 7 and set a long-term goal of $1 million in total contributions.
3 min read · Oct 7
eTailPet survey finds 60% of independents added foot traffic with in-store services
Half also reported improved customer loyalty, according to survey data from the POS provider's customer base.
3 min read · Oct 6
Wuffes rebuilt its brand identity after landing 4,000 retail doors and serving 1.3 million dogs
The Wyoming-based dog supplement brand introduced a new logo, color system, and two positioning platforms as it expanded into retail.
3 min read · Oct 6
MPM Products promotes Samantha Greenwood to North America president
Greenwood spent four years as global chief marketing officer and helped steer the company through a private equity sale to Partners Group before taking the U.S.-based role in July.
3 min read · Oct 6
Rosewood launches nine-SKU Mr Men dog toy line ahead of 2028 feature film
Nine plush and latex designs timed to a four-year content programme that includes new animated series and a 2028 feature film.
3 min read · Oct 6
Skiptown signs five-unit franchise deal covering greater Austin
The Willsons will open the first location in fall 2027, targeting North Austin, Cedar Park, or Pflugerville for the flagship.
3 min read · Oct 6
Pet Food Experts adds Finfare seafood line to national distribution roster
The deal went live October 1 and gives the Rhode Island seafood brand access to PFX's 12,000-store network.
2 min read · Oct 5
Jollyes opened its first store inside an Asda supermarket in Sheffield
The 2,700-square-foot location is the first time the UK chain has opened inside a grocer rather than taking a standalone site.
4 min read · Oct 2
Totoniks signs Karnlea to distribute venison blood toppers and treats in the UK
The line includes add-water powder toppers in 40g canisters and cold-pressed treats in 50g packs, pairing venison blood with New Zealand ingredients.
3 min read · Oct 2
Woofie's Opens North Austin Franchise With Mobile Grooming And Pet Sitting Services
The franchise is owned by newlyweds Cody and Mia Erickson and staffed by a general manager with 20 years in the pet industry and Westminster Kennel Club experience.
3 min read · Oct 1
The Dog Stop opens 10,000-square-foot Kansas City franchise in late October
The facility will total approximately 10,000 square feet and offer daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail under one roof.
4 min read · Oct 1
Six of seven public pet-food manufacturers grew revenue in Q2, but the spread ran 0.3% to 15.5%
GlobalPETS analyzed seven publicly traded companies; Freshpet led at 15.5% growth, Nestlé trailed at 0.3%, and Central Garden & Pet declined 19% after exiting distribution.
4 min read · Sep 28
Two-thirds of European DTC pet food brands now sell through retail channels
A survey of 202 brands found 20% now sit on chain shelves, 29% stock independents or vet clinics, and 14% list on marketplaces.
2 min read · Sep 24
Mars launches consumer adoption hub as the manufacturer steps into the pre-purchase window
The hub offers pre- and post-adoption guidance from Waltham Petcare Science Institute, backed by a 26,000-person survey across 14 countries.
3 min read · Sep 24
Pets+ Magazine Sample Box Program Enrolled 1,500 Stores and Sold Out Every Monthly Drop
The publication's sample box program has sold out every drop, with 200 retailers receiving the latest cat box.
2 min read · Sep 24
Purina spends €55M upgrading Italian plant for super-premium and vet diet capacity
The Portogruaro facility near Venice gets site-wide modernization focused on operational flexibility and digitalization, capacity stays at 130,000 tons.
2 min read · Sep 24
Independent pet retailers can win holidays without discounting by competing on experience
Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation says the 41% of pet spending that moved online opens a lane online retailers can't touch.
3 min read · Sep 24
The Farmer's Dog Completes Its First Acquisition, Buying Woof
Woof will operate independently under its existing brand and team while gaining access to The Farmer's Dog's resources.
2 min read · Sep 23
JR Pet Products Launches 98% Meat Cat Paste and Six Single-Protein Dry Recipes
The cat paste marks JR's first feline product; the dry food uses one protein source throughout each recipe, including fats and oils.
3 min read · Sep 23
Purina is funding regenerative wheat trials for 110 UK farmers across 8,000 hectares
The company is supporting cover crops, reduced tillage, and hedgerow planting through Landscape Enterprise Networks, with 12,000 trees planted to date.
3 min read · Sep 23
Lemonade launches pet insurance in Kentucky, reaching 44 states with instant claims
The tech-first carrier now covers 44 states plus D.C. with claims paid instantly through the app and preventative care bundled in.
3 min read · Sep 22
OurenPet launches pet wearable at $259 on Indiegogo with mid-December ship date
The company set campaign pricing at $259, approximately 35% below the planned retail price of $399, and expects initial shipments in mid-December.
3 min read · Sep 22
SG&A expenses climbed to 19.7% of revenue in 2025 for European grocery retailers
The 0.7-point increase is widespread across major European grocery retailers, McKinsey reports, while GlobalPETS found pet companies averaged 24.3%.
5 min read · Sep 22