PetCo Group, a leading producer of premium pet foods based in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), and VAFO Group, a European market leader in the premium pet segment, have recently announced a new strategic partnership. The agreement brings together two successful family-owned businesses with a combined annual turnover exceeding 600 million euros, providing a solid foundation for sustainable growth in the DACH region. The partnership aims to leverage synergies within the two companies, expand their respective product portfolios, and strengthen their market presence. PetCo Group will continue to operate independently in Vienna under the leadership of its founders, Stefan and Katharina Miklauz.