Amazing speakers, interesting topics, terrific networking possibilities: the International Pet Conference in Budapest on 9 and 10 October offers a …
Zero growth in bricks-and-mortar stores
In 2017 the German pet supplies market grew by just 0.3 per cent to 4.16 bn euros in the speciality stores and supermarkets.
Correct nutrition for older dogs
As part of its commitment to healthy pet food, FEDIAF, the European pet food industry federation, has published a new expert paper containing …
Cats
Cats continue to lead the way
A survey by the French association Promojardin and its Prom'animal section estimates growth in the French pet supplies market at 2 per cent in 2017. …
Placek
Placek shakes up the Russian market
The Czechia-based Placek Group has opened the largest pet store in Russia, boasting a retail area of 1 500 m2, in a prominent shopping centre in…
Das Futterhaus
Edging ahead on quality
The concept store of Das Futterhaus in Buxtehude is a new shop concept introduced by the pet store chain to set itself apart from its rival Fressnapf in …
Alpha Zoo
Strong player in Hungary
Alpha Zoo is one of the leading pet store chains in Hungary with 40 outlets. The company is targeting further expansion and aims to open at least one new …
Organic products
Gold-rush approach to the feeding bowl?
Eating organic food has become part of everyday life across all layers of society. The pet feeding bowl is the only place where this trend …
Organic products - Yarrah
Focusing on sustainability
Yarrah has been distributing certified organic dog and cat food since 1992. The Dutch company has now unveiled a new, environmentally friendly packaging…
Organic products - BioPetFood
"Organic can chart steady growth"
Thanks to its consistent focus on organic pet food, BioPetFood now acts as Swiss general importer for many well-known organic manufacturers.
Radio Systems
Innovations from Petsafe
The American company Radio Systems Corporation launched the Petsafe brand over 20 years ago. It is now an important name in the international pet sector. …
Taiwan - Euromonitor
From pets to family members
2017 was a stronger year for Taiwanese pet care compared to 2016, with 8 per cent value growth. According to Euromonitor International, Taiwan is the …
Interzoo-
Biggest international spread yet
It wasn't only the internationality of the exhibitors that set a new record at Interzoo - trade visitors from other countries also accounted for a …
Iberzoo+Propet
Industry show in Madrid
The second edition of the Iberzoo+Propet trade show attracted nearly 16 000 visitors. The organisers view this as a vindication of their concept and have …
Global Pet Expo
More exhibitors, fewer visitors
The leading US pet trade show Global Pet Expo continues to grow in terms of exhibitors, but the number of visitors was slightly down compared with …