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Six of seven public pet-food manufacturers grew revenue in Q2, but the spread ran 0.3% to 15.5%

Six of seven publicly traded pet-food manufacturers posted revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026, according to a GlobalPETS analysis, but the performance spread, 0.3% to 15.5% year-over-year, suggests growth is concentrating in specific categories and channels while others stall. 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.

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The Money

Deals, M&A, funding — and the read-through for indies.

• 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.  Read →
Global Pet Industry
• 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.  Read →
Pets+ (Pets Plus Mag)
 
 

On the Shelf

New products, merchandising, and what's actually selling.

• 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.  Read →
Pet Business World
• 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.  Read →
PR Newswire (Animals & Pets)
 
 

The Operator

Pet industry pulse (I): Retailers post growth as expansion and loyalty drive sales
All pet retailers analyzed by GlobalPETS registered a net revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026, though with wide variation in siz...  Read →
 
 

Quick Hits

01.  Small Door Veterinary Opens Cambridge Location, Expands Care to Greater Boston Pets — Small Door Veterinary, a modern veterinary practice designed around a better experience for pets, their people and veterinary teams, has an...
02.  Hollywood Feed to Open First Pet Store Location in Baton Route, Louisiana — Hollywood Feed recently announced the opening date for its first-ever Baton Rouge, Louisiana location. The healthy and holistic pet food an...
03.  Sponsored post: Hipaws expands freeze-dried range with two new treats — Premium freeze-dried pet nutrition brand Hipaws is delighted to announce the launch of two new additions to its growing range of single-ing...
04.  Hollywood Feed to Open New Texas Location — Hollywood Feed recently announced the opening date for its newest location in Texas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer...
 
 

From the PR Wire · Paid placement

iHeartDogs.com and iHeartCats.com hit 50,000,000 meals donated to shelter pets in need

iHeartDogs.com and iHeartCats.com Donate 50 Million Meals to Shelters and Rescues

The Orange County-based company marks progress toward its goal of donating 1 billion meals to pets in need.

DogVida LLC

DogVida Brings a Daily Care Companion to Dog Owners, Available Now on Android

DogVida, a mobile app that helps dog owners log daily moments and understand their dog's journey, is available now on Google Play, with an iOS release submitted to the App Store.

The Frosted Muzzle

The Frosted Muzzle Launches Systems-Based Approach to Senior Dog Joint Pain

Anaheim-based brand plans additional systems for allergies, anxiety, and immunity.

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