Is it true that nothing happens in an Interzoo-free year? Absolutely not! Even without the world-leading fair last year, there was plenty going on in the …
Market
The revolution is under way
Over 150 trade and industry delegates attended the Pet Conference Germany in Cologne to learn about the challenges facing the German pet supplies sector…
Analysis
In the land of the elephants
Nearly 14 million pets live in Indian households, the majority of them dogs. Pet-owning as we know it in Europe or America is a relatively new …
blue gray
"We focus on what we do best"
blue gray (Petpark) has become a leading wholesaler of pet products in Slovakia. Since it was established in 2008, the company has steadily expanded …
Amazon
Amazon marches on
Online giant Amazon seems to be unstoppable, even in the pet supplies field. A growing number of pet owners are discovering the advantages of online shopping and …
Petra Aqua
All about the fish
The Czech family-owned company Petra Aqua has evolved from ornamental fish breeder into international aquatics wholesaler. It is now one of the five biggest …
Dog food - Analysis
True friends
The number of dogs in the EU now stands at over 68 mio, according to Fediaf's recently published annual report. The data indicates that 18 per cent of all households …
Dog food - Market
Premium beats everything
For many pet supplies retail groups, dog food is the category with the greatest growth. However, a breakdown of the category reveals major differences …
Dog food - Analysis
A bowl of insects
Feeding insects has always been common practice in reptile keeping. Insects are regarded as the food of the future in human nutrition - and such products are …
Dog food - Dokas
A favourite pet's favourite treats
Dokas was established in Essen (Germany) in 2006. It produces a large selection of premium treats that are a favourite with both dogs and their …
Gimv
Gimv buys into Agrobiothers
The European investment company Gimv is to become a majority shareholder in the Agrobiothers Group alongside the family that founded the group.
Vafo
Vafo Praha steps in at Allco
The Czech pet food manufacturer Vafo Praha has acquired a majority share of 70 per cent in Allco Heimtierbedarf.
Catipilla
A climbing frame for cats
Catipilla, a British start-up company, has developed an alternative to the conventional cat flap: a climbing frame to enable cats to get into the house.
Global Pet Expo
"The must-attend event of the year"
There are only a few weeks to go to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando. PET worldwide spoke to Andrew Darmohraj (APPA) about the internationally …
ParkZoo
A positive outcome for ParkZoo
The Russian pet supplies show continues to grow. Over 9 000 visitors came to the seventh edition of the show in Moscow last September.