The days when dogs and cats were fed on scraps from the table of their owner are long since gone in many regions of the world.
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Pet Conference 2014
Looking for new approaches to success
Top-notch speakers from all over the world will be in attendance at the International Pet Conference 2014 on 7 and 8 October in Berlin.
Interzoo 2014
More exhibitors than two years ago
The Interzoo fair is looming. It will welcome the international pet supplies sector to Nuremberg from 29 May to 1 June.
Fressnapf
Operative excellence is the target
Europe’s leading pet store chain Fressnapf is reacting on several fronts to the challenges facing the trade in the future.
Retail group Aveve
Springboard for further development
The Belgian retail group Aveve has officially opened its new, ultra-modern logistics centre at the company’s headquarters in Wilsele.
Dimac
From La Rambla to wholesaler
Dimac is a Spanish wholesaler with tradition. It offers a select range of international brands and now aims to raise its profile with its private label…
Bautique
“Pets are members of the family”
In the centre of the northern Italian city of Ferrara, Chiara Giorgi and Marco Garuti run the pet shop Bautique. The two Italians specialise …
Pet food ingredients - Analysis Pet Food Ingredients
A dynamic market
When it comes to the production of pet food, treats etc., manufacturers have to rely more than ever on foreign suppliers. Only a few are in the fortunate position …
Pet food ingredients - Study commissioned by Hill's Pet Nutrition
Love is blind
A quarter of all dogs and cats in Europe are overweight, but this doesn’t bother many pet owners, according to a new study commissioned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Pet food ingredients - Kemin Industries
Innovations in shelf-life stability
Jim Mann from Kemin Industries on solutions by his company to meet the increasing demands for natural consumer products.
Pet food ingredients - Diana Pet Food Division
Focus on Russia
As part of its growth and international strategy, Diana Pet Food Division is moving east with the construction of SPF Russia, its sixth industrial location in Europ…
Pet food ingredients - Darling International
Under a new banner
The acquisition of the long-established Dutch company Vion Ingredients by Darling International should open up new opportunities for the Rendac and Sonac brands…
Pet food ingredients - Amundsen
Magic potion from natural oils
The Norwegian company Amundsen has brought a special fish oil out on the market that not only has a positive effect on human health, but is also said…
Pet Brands
Innovative accessories
The UK company Pet Brands has developed into an important innovator of accessory products, including licensed products of well-known toy brands. Its success …
China International Pet Show
Meeting point Guanghzou
Welcoming 916 exhibitors from 23 countries, the China International Pet Show once again underlined its significance for the Asian pet supplies industry. A …
Canada - Intersand
Improved animal hygiene
The Intersand company of Boucherville/Canada, has been a successful manufacturer of cat litter for many years. Its declared primary aim is “to improve and …
PATS Sandown
News from the UK
The PATS Sandown pet supplies show takes place once again at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey on 18 and 19 March. The programme is boosted by a strong seminar line-up…