In 2004 Fressnapf increased its sales across Europe by 17.3 per cent to 648.2 mio €. Even in Germany, where the market has exhibited a recessive trend for …
Ornamental fish & co. are the stars
In Würselen, not far from the border between Belgium and Germany, the entrepreneurial duo of Jürgen Grohs and Jürgen Heuser has opened a …
Early effects on the ornamental aquatic industry
The earthquake below the Indian Ocean in South East Asia has left its mark even on the ornamental aquatic industry. The marine …
Europe-wide restructuring
After suffering heavy losses last year, Masterfoods Europe is planning to shed 1 100 jobs in the UK, France and Germany
Pioneers in the 1980s, leaders today
Originally established as a family firm, Eagle Pack has been producing its own range of premium food for dogs, cats and ferrets since 1970. …
Variety yields success
With an annual production capacity of around 250,000 aquariums, Portuguese firm Aquatlantis is one of the European market leaders in its sector. It has now …
Call of the South
The terrarium business is developing increasingly into a growth segment all over Europe. In Southern Europe in particular, more and more pet dealers are moving …
Fair concept meets with a good response
Opening DeZooFa to pet product firms from the rest of Europe has paid off: around 130 companies have already registered for the third pet …
Successful American premiere
The Global Pet Expo 2005 was the first event of its kind, the first combined show by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and …
A renaissance for aquariums?
Although some exhibitors were less than satisfied with the visitor figures, the Expozoo trade show in Paris once again aroused interest