Nutro in freefall across Europe

Distribution3-4/2008

Going for growth

The Belgian speciality chain Tom & Co. aims to open between ten and fifteen new stores this year. In France, where the company launched its first store in …

Distribution3-4/2008

Growing importance of private labels

The speciality Dutch cooperative Discus was pretty busy in 2007, acquiring new franchise partners, increasing sales and making its product …

Distribution3-4/2008

Well-prepared for the future

In spite of the difficult market situation, wholesale firm Zoohaus Heimtierbedarf has been successful in cementing its position as one of the leading …

Distribution3-4/2008

"100 stores by 2010"

The Norwegian businessman Per G Braathen bought Swedish pet retail chain Arken Zoo last year. What has happened since then?

Distribution3-4/2008

Changing conditions

The number of garden ponds in Europe continues to grow unchecked even by the deleterious effects of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) or the capricious weather.

Distribution3-4/2008

Counting down to the launch  

In April around 60 products for dogs are to be launched onto the European market under the “8 in 1” brand.  

Suppliers3-4/2008

World's largest plant for the production of fat balls

Vital Petfood Group A/S (VPG) of Denmark has expanded its activities within the wild bird segment and established the world's …

Suppliers3-4/2008

Bringing expertise to the market

The Swiss company Petco, part of the Provet Holding group, supplies pet product retailers and breeders with Hill's products, along with a wide …

Suppliers3-4/2008

Problem-solver from Italy

For over ten years the Italian pet food manufacturer Sanypet has been developing top-quality dog and cat food products, which effectively combat food …

Suppliers3-4/2008

Vitakraft seeks greater variety

Vitakraft has launched a completely new food range for dogs and cats onto the market throughout Europe. Its new food mixers, which can be mixed in a…

Suppliers3-4/2008

Premium treats for the European market

Premium treats for dogs have turned into a moneyspinner in recent months for the European pet product trade. One of the leading and most …

Suppliers3-4/2008

Foretaste of Interzoo

The trend from previous years of many trade visitors from northern France heading to the Belgian trade show Anido has become even stronger this year.

Events3-4/2008

What's new in the retail sector

Garden ponds are a growth segment that is gaining momentum internationally year by year. Water treatments and food are increasingly the focus of …

Suppliers3-4/2008