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Time to talk

The Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet, but we have all regained a bit of normality. It’s a new normal, marked by struggling supply chains, a shortage of raw materials and massive price hikes in all categories. And it’s …

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International Pet Conference

A new era in the pet sector

The International Pet Conference takes place in Bologna on 11 and 12 October. Presentations and discussion panels will focus on the “new normal” since …

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Best Newcomer Award

PET worldwide seeks the Best Newcomer

Who will be the Best Newcomer of 2022? At the International Pet Conference in Bologna on 11 and 12 October, PET worldwide will offer five …

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Ukraine

War gives rise to new uncertainties

The pet supplies sector is following the war in Ukraine with considerable sympathy for the plight of the Ukrainian population, but also with …

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New trends

Growth market with plenty of potential

Global changes in the pet supplies market are also noticeable in Southeast Asia. New trends such as natural premium pet food, functional …

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USA

New record high

According to provisional figures from the industry association APPA, the pet supplies market attained a record high last year at 109.6 bn dollars.

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Germany

German pet market continues to grow

With overall sales totalling 4.786 bn euros, pet stores and grocery retailers in Germany enjoyed sales growth of 6 per cent in 2021. …

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Arcaplanet

Green light for the new Arcaplanet Group

Although Arcaplanet and Fressnapf are to be permitted to merge, they must part with up to 70 of their stores. Shortly after the competition…

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Fressnapf XXL

On the eve of rolling out Fressnapf XXL

Europe’s leading pet product retailer Fressnapf aims to extend its store inventory rapidly in the next few years and invest more in its …

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Petoutlet

A force in Portugal

Portugal has a dynamic pet supplies market. Recently opening its 50th store, Petoutlet has consolidated its position as market leader in the country. More …

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Tom & Co.

Steady expansion

Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is pressing ahead with expansion. It intends to open more than ten new stores this year, with the main focus on France. …

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Iskaypet Group

Iskaypet expands to Portugal

With the acquisition of the Portuguese pet shop chain Ornimundo, the Iskaypet Group has greatly expanded its presence in Portugal.

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Analysis

A global growth market

Industry experts have known for a long time that treats for cats and dogs are an important market. Globally, sales are increasing in step with choice and …

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Insects

Reducing the pawprint

Insects are regarded as one of the most sustainable sources of protein for the production of dog food and treats. The treats are especially popular with new …

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Interzoo

Welcome back to Interzoo

Eager anticipation abounds in the pet sector: after an absence of four years due to the coronavirus, the world-leading Interzoo fair will finally resume as…

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Supreme Petfoods

Food for life

Supreme Petfoods has specialised in the care and nutrition of pets for 25 years. Now the company is launching a global marketing campaign.

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For the love of dogs

A love of dogs was responsible for the creation of the Miklauz family and their business. Their company Petco sells premium pet food produced in Austria.

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Curli

Hotspot for innovation

The Swiss firm Curli, a specialist in high-quality dog harnesses, has probably been one of the more remarkable discoveries in the international pet …

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Voff

“We want to be where the customer is”

Voff is forging ahead, having just announced its seventh company acquisition since the Swedish company was established in 2014.

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Petmaxi

Made in Portugal

Based in Ferreira do Zêzere, Petmaxi specialises in developing and producing dry food for dogs and cats, which is exported to over 30 countries worldwide.

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Ferplast

Ferplast widens its product portfolio

Through its acquisition of the two manufacturing companiesMarchioro and Hydor, Italian pet product specialist Ferplast haswidened its product …

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Alpha Pet Ventures

Alpha Pet acquires Arden Grange

Alpha Pet Ventures, a leading technology-driven brand platform for premium pet food based in Munich (brands including Wolfsblut and Wildes …

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Pats Sandown

Jubilee in Sandown

It was smiles all round at Pats Sandown as retailers and suppliers got the chance to meet face-to-face at the UK’s spring pet industry show for the first time in…

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