Avert, Biolab Farmacêutica's animal health company, acquires Petitos
With ten years' experience in the pet market, Avert is one of the most important manufacturers of animal health products in the country, with a wide and modern range of supplements, nutraceuticals, dermocosmetics and medicines, valued by owners and the veterinary community and focused on the well-being of dogs and cats.
"Avert has played an important role in transforming the supplement market for dogs and cats, giving the segment great relevance, with a focus on meeting the nutritional needs of pets. Now it is moving into the important snacks business with the acquisition of Petitos, expanding its presence in the market," says Cleiton Castro Marques, CEO of Biolab.
Within the Avert structure, the company was renamed Pet Nutrition, centralizing the production and marketing of the snack lines.
"Our aim is to strengthen and enhance the snack segment for pets, reinforcing our positioning in terms of composition, nutritional level and portfolio growth," adds Merlin Castro, Director of Avert.
"In addition to expanding the range, Petitos now follows all of Biolab's production parameters. Our commitment is to contribute to access to the best pharmaceutical practices for the continuous development of Brazilian veterinary medicine," Merlin said.
Brazil has 68 million dogs and 34 million cats, according to the Brazilian Association of the Pet Products Industry (Abinpet) and around 50% of households have at least one pet, according to the Companion Animals Commission of the National Union of the Animal Health Products Industry (Comac-Sindan).
The pet market had a turnover of R$ 42 billion in 2022, according to Abinpet. The pet food segment grew by 18.3% last year, a result that reflects the demands of pet owners, who are looking for differentiated products.
Created in 2012, Petitos offers snacks with the nutrients needed to nourish pets, strengthening the relationship between owners and their pets.
About Biolab
Promoting a future with a better quality of life requires a tireless search for safe and innovative treatments. That's why Biolab, a Brazilian pharmaceutical company founded in 1997 and with an international presence, invests in research to overcome the growing challenges of health.
With our more than 3,800 employees and the 4th largest sales force in Brazil, we are among the largest pharmaceutical companies in the country, with leadership in cardiology and significant operations in other specialties, such as dermatology, gynecology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, clinical medicine and the central nervous system. Our business lines Biolab Genéricos, Avert Humana and Avert Saúde Animal contribute to our portfolio of more than 500 products. All with the quality and reliability that only Biolab has.
We are constantly growing. We have three production units, as well as a modern manufacturing complex under construction. And we're not stopping there: in Canada, we're the first Brazilian pharmaceutical company with a research center and we've acquired the company Exzell Pharma to expand our internationalization. Together, we are building the future.
Long live evolution!
Find out more at www.biolabfarma.com.br and on our social networks @biolabfarmaceutica
About Avert Biolab Animal Health
Biolab Farmacêutica shares the same excellence and standard of quality in products for the health of people and pets. Like their owners, we are also passionate about pets. This commitment is expressed in Avert, Biolab's veterinary division, which has been on the Brazilian market for a decade and is expanding into the Americas.
For this demanding market, which is constantly growing, we provide health and well-being so that dogs and cats can live longer and better lives.
We are people taking care of people and their pets, meeting the needs of each stage ? from puppies to elderly animals, contributing to the advancement of veterinary medicine, understanding the needs of pets and providing products and services that contribute to their health and nutrition.
The Avert Saúde Animal range is produced at our industrial unit in Bragança Paulista (SP), using high-quality raw materials and exclusive formulations. In total, there are 85 presentations of nutraceuticals, dermocosmetics and innovative medicines for dogs and cats.
More information: www.avertsaudeanimal.com.br or Instagram @avertsaudeanimal
About Petitos
Petitos manufactures high-quality products with the animal's well-being in mind. Founded in 2012 in Pirassununga (SP), it is a pioneer in snacks that stand out for their quality, taste and nutritional composition. For more information visit: www.petitos.com.br