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International Pet Conference

The pet product industry lifts off

On 7 and 8 October the Pet Conference marks its tenth anni-versary, and that’s something to be celebrated. The evening function on the first day …

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The top 10 pet markets

Pet care’s top 10 markets: a mixed bag

What is the state of play in the top 10 pet care markets? The market research company Euromonitor International takes a closer look at the …

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Pet market in Austria

A mixed bag in the mountains

As far as the pet sector is concerned, Austria is a land of contrasts. On the one hand, few other countries boast so many stores belonging to German …

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Pet market in the USA

The party goes on

The US pet supplies market grew last year by 4.5 per cent over 2012 to $55.7 bn, says Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA…

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Pets at Home

Pets at Home enters the stock market

Pets at Home is embarking on a new chapter as the UK’s leading pet retail company celebrates its stock market launch.

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Kölle Zoo

Kölle Zoo goes in a new direction

The Kölle Zoo store chain, part of the Fressnapf Group, aims to stand out from the crowd with its exclusive, high-quality ranges.

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Tom & Co.

Tom & Co. heads south

With over 150 stores, Tom & Co. is Belgium’s leading pet store chain. The company now intends to step up its expansion into neighbouring France.

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Interzoo 2014

Over 1 700 exhibitors

Interzoo 2014 will be more cosmopolitan than ever before. What awaits the exhibitors and visitors at the world’s leading pet supplies fair in Nuremberg?

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Germany - Eheim

Eheim stirs up the aquatics market

Eheim is to become a full-range supplier. The German aquatics company will present a completely new line for ornamental fish and water care …

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Germany - Schulze Heimtierbedarf

Sniffing out niche products

The German family firm Schulze Heimtierbedarf has evolved from wholesaler into globally active specialist in products for dogs and cats.

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Germany - Pro Pet Koller

Pro Pet eyes the export market

Pro Pet Koller Markenvertrieb is already very well known among German pet product retailers. Now the pet food manufacturer is aiming to expand …

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Germany - Dr Clauder

Dr Clauder shifts up a gear

There’s plenty going on at Dr Clauder. The Westphalian pet food manufacturer will be presenting a new barf line at Interzoo along with a complete …

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Wagg Foods

“A real point of difference”

Wagg Foods owner Tom Page on the performance of his company at Interzoo, the leading trends in dog and cat food and new products.

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Hagen

“A powerful mix”

Rolf Hagen Jr explains how his company aims to surprise at Interzoo with new products and partnerships that will be introduced into the European market

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Fiap GmbH

International specialist eyes expansion

Fiap GmbH of Ursensollen, in Germany, is a global market leader in the field of aquaculture. The company has developed a growing enthusiasm…

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Long Paws

From banking to pets

The young UK company Long Paws made its name primarily as a wholesaler, but it is now focusing increasingly on the production of private labels.

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Dog food - Midwestern Pet Foods

“The potential is excellent”

Warren Hill from the US-American pet food manufacturer Midwestern Pet Foods on trends in the pet food market and the differences between the US and the…

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Dog food - Bewital petfood

50 years of pet food

Last year Bewital petfood celebrated its 50th anniversary. It started out focusing on the feeding of calves, piglets and lambs, but quickly switched to …

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