The Dutch company Beaphar has announced that it has recently opened its own joint venture in Italy with an Italian partner, based in Ravenna. "The formation of Beaphar Italy gives Beaphar a strong base in Italy to work from and to bring its complete programme of pet products to Italy," director Daan Aa says. Following the company's recent acquisition of Sinclair, the product range has become so large that having its own sales force in Italy is seen as the best way to expand the company's presence in Italy.