Weekly Roundup
Friday · 3/6/2026 · Issue #312
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Quick Hits
➡️ Ollie introduces its new brand platform and largest national brand campaign to date, Feed the ObsessionTM.
⛷️Why a pet food company went all-in on the Olympics and Paralympics
🧊 Nearly 100 dogs, puppies included, were saved from dangerous winter conditions
🇫🇮 ABBIS launched, intending to make preventive pet care simple
🇨🇭 Swiss insurer partners with digital insurtech for pet coverage
☀️ Arizona's pet market by the numbers
Lyka Fetches $67M Series C Funding
Australian fresh dog food startup reaches $200M revenue run rate, expands into clinical longevity research.
Purina Opens $470M Brazil Wet Food Plant
Nestlé doubles wet pet food capacity with AI-powered facility.
VANE Backs PooPoof
Biotech startup develops enzyme spray foam to break down dog waste in minutes, replacing bags.
Monic Group Acquires Marltons Pet Care
Montego parent company adds 80-year-old South African pet brand to strengthen local competition against global players.
Chewy Reports Q4 2025 Results
Leading pet e-tailer schedules earnings call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial performance results.
PE Struggles Exiting Pandemic Vet Deals
Private equity firms face exit challenges as vet clinic dealmaking dries up alongside declining visits and revenue.
Pet Valu Posts 12% Profit Gain, Raises Dividend
Canadian pet retailer hits $1.18B revenue with 863 stores, issues cautious 2026 outlook amid value-seeking consumers.
Elite Treats Recalls Dog Treats, Salmonella Risk
Florida company pulls single lot of chicken chips from five states after third-party testing reveals contamination.
Spot & Tango Expands UnKibble Into Canada
U.S. fresh dog food brand enters $5B Canadian market with shelf-stable product, 130M meals served.
Rover Launches Dog Training Marketplace
Platform adds credentialed trainers and private sessions nationwide, expanding beyond sitting and walking services.
Want to Live Longer? Get a Pet
Research links pet ownership—especially dogs—to lower cardiovascular risk and improved longevity.
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