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Petz–Cobasi merger in Brazil poses risks, small rivals warn

By Henrique Santiago ( November 14, 2025, 21:24 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil’s competition watchdog received a host of concerns in a new round of input from market players regarding the merger between Petz and Cobasi, the two largest pet care companies in the country, while key retail and marketplace firms shared different perspectives on potential anticompetitive effects.Small pet shops throughout Brazil voiced apprehension over the potential emergence of a new powerhouse pet care company estimated at 7 billion reais ($1.3 billion) in revenue. Nonetheless, large-scale marketplaces are divided about near-term negative outcome....

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