Interzoo 2016 will be the biggest of all time. Around 1 800 exhibitors are expected to appear at the world-leading pet supplies fair in Nuremberg from 26 to …
Pet Professionals
"Like a university"
It's only a few weeks until the pet professionals meet at Interzoo in Nuremberg. The fair is globally unique and continues to grow. But why do people come to …
American pet supplies
"The industry continues to prosper"
Sales in the American pet supplies sector increased by 3.9 per cent in 2015, attaining a volume of $60.28 bn.
Pets in the UK
Lifestyle influences pet ownership
The number of pets in the UK rose to over 57 mio in 2015, according to a survey of over 8 000 households by the Pet Food Manufacturers' …
Pet store chains in Austria
Seeking a successful niche
Pet store chains lead the way in Austria, yet dynamic independent dealers still manage to maintain their position in the market by specialising in …
PetCity Tallinn
Pet competence centre
PetCity has opened its first concept store in Tallinn, describing it as a revolution in the pet supplies sector and evolution for pet owners. The retailer …
Dehner Germany
Cross-channel on the sales floor
Europe's leading garden centre chain Dehner has opened a pilot store in Frankfurt that is based on a digitally integrated cross-channel concept. It…
Germany
The squeeze is on
Scarcely any other country in Europe has a pet supplies market with such an advanced level of retail concentration as Germany.
Germany - Hunter in Bielefeld
An international family
The new premises of family firm Hunter in Bielefeld cover around 24 000 m² of ground (building 5 000 m²) and represent another quantum leap in the …
Germany - Schulze Heimtierbedarf
Focus on the international scene
Company boss Dirk Schulze is a man of action, driving the expansion of his company with a passion. He has long since outgrown the German market. …
Dog food - Terra Canis
"Entirely new quality standards"
Terra Canis is one of the fastest growing pet food manufacturers to emerge in recent years. The editorial staff of PET worldwide spoke to company …
Dog food - Ingredients
Preventive healthcare for pets
Terms such as probiotics and prebiotics are becoming increasingly important with regard to pet food products. But what do they mean? Veterinarian …
SureFlap
British engineering
SureFlap has a simple mission: to develop smart pet products that improve the way we care for our pets. At Interzoo, the company will be showcasing its …
Multinational leader
50 years of Ferplast
The Ferplast story began with a bird cage. Now the Italy-based company is a multinational leader in the manufacture and distribution of pet accessories and is …
UK-based manufacturer
Beco Pets forges "green alliance"
The UK-based manufacturer of eco-friendly pet products, Beco Pets, has launched a major sales and distribution deal with Pet Products Innovations…
Pet Fair Asia
A trade show in the ascendancy
The 19th edition of Pet Fair Asia takes place in Shanghai from 18 to 21 August. In anticipation of a large turnout, the organiser has opened an extra…
Aquarama Singapore
Change will come
Most aquarium and ornamental fish professionals already know that Aquarama is leaving Singapore, and will now take place annually in China.
Global Pet Expo
A recordsetting year
The American trade show Global Pet Expo has broken a clutch of records: a bigger exhibit space, more booths, more buyers and more exhibitors than ever.
PATS Sandown
"A must-visit event"
The market for naturally produced dog and cat food is booming and is becoming increasingly differentiated. At any rate, this was the impression given at the …
Belgian trade show
Plenty to see at Anido
Even if the attendance figures didn't quite equal those of 2014, the Anido trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium, received plenty of plaudits from visitors and …