The rest of the world was already eyeing Russia’s economy with some concern before the stand-off in Ukraine. The impact of the unsettled situation is …
Private Label report
Successful run interrupted
For years the market share of private label pet products in Europe has been expanding steadily compared with that of branded products. Last year, however…
PetSmart
The history behind the deal
The leading US pet store chain PetSmart is being taken over by a consortium of financial investors led by private equity firm BC Partners. Why has it …
Fressnapf
Ambitious targets for anniversary year
Fressnapf opened its first store 25 years ago. Fuelled by aggressive promotion campaigns during the anniversary year, Fressnapf is aiming for…
Placek Group
Placek Group expands into Poland
The Placek Group becomes the leading pet store chain in central and eastern Europe with the acquisition of Kakadu.
Pet food ingredients: The pet food market
A fast-changing market
The pet food market is extremely dynamic and even the trends in ingredients are changing constantly.
Pet food ingredients: Special treatments for animal health
New developments
Lynn Deffenbaugh, global palatant product manager, and Gordon Hering, director of research & development, palatants, from Kemin about special treatments to …
Pet food ingredients: Brandenburch
Wide portfolio from the Netherlands
The Dutch company Brandenburch specialises in processing raw materials to produce special gelatinised flakes, meals and extrudates. Its …
Pet food ingredients: PGG Group
From farming to ingredients
The Spanish PGG Group provides the pet food industry with poultry protein, fat and minerals for manufacturing pet food products. To set itself apart …
Sales promotions: Modern sale
Valuable support
To stand out from direct and indirect competitors, pet product dealers are constantly in need of new ideas and campaigns. The industry can also assist by offering …
Partner in Pet Food
Chasing records in Europe
Partner in Pet Food (PPF) is one of the leading companies in Europe for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of private label pet food for dogs and…
Lantmännen Doggy
All new in Sweden
Lantmännen Doggy, the Swedish parent company of Lantmännen Bozita, has just unveiled its latest new dog food. This is just the start of a major process of …
Karlie Group
Karlie Group looks for a way out of the crisis
The Karlie Group is considering relocating its entire logistics operation from its head office in Haaren to Belgium in a bid to …
P.W. Hobby
A leading supplier for pet products
P.W. Hobby is one of the leading companies in the Polish pet sector. It manufactures pet food brands that are sold in over 60 countries.
Japan - Pet care in Japan
High pet humanisation
Pet care value sales may be declining in Japan, but a strong trend towards premiumisation is partly counterbalancing a sharp decline in volume sales, …
China International Pet Show
A historic new high
With 946 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world and a display area of 80 000 m², the 18th China International Pet Show (CIPS) in Beijing …
PATS Sandown
PATS backing exports
Over 140 companies are expected to exhibit at the pet trade show PATS Sandown in Esher. One of the focal points at this year’s fair will be UK-based exporting …