The use of insect proteins to produce dog food is regarded as a trend by manufacturers and users – but critical voices can be heard among retailers.
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Not afraid of stormy times ahead
The International Pet Conference in Bologna was all about the “new normal” and the myriad challenges it poses. This provided plenty of food for …
Just Dogs
There from the start
Ashish and Poorvi Anthony launched their Just Dogs pet store chain in 2011. They now operate 42 branches in 16 cities and are considered the No. 1 pet product …
Delphin Amazonia
Well-equipped for the future
The war in Ukraine, faltering supply chains, concerns about the energy supply and the waning pandemic: despite the many challenges facing it, the Swiss…
International Pet Conference
Strong women
At this year’s International Pet Conference in Bologna, it was primarily female players in the sector who set the tone. Is this the new normal in the pet supplies …
India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF)
Unprecedented growth expected
Binoy Sahee is fair director of the India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF). He reports on the growth market of India, which offers many surprises…
Cooperation with MAGA under consideration
Fressnapf looking to invest in food production
Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH is considering a project-related minority joint venture with MAGA. The Fressnapf Group confirmed the news…
Latest figures for Finnish retail group released
Double-digit growth for Musti Group
The Finnish retail chain Musti has released figures for the fiscal year ending on 30 September (1 October to 30 September).Net sales by the …
Australia
PIAA appoints a new director for animal hotels and pet services
Simon Mansbridge, currently the manager for pet resorts Australia Eumundi-Noosa, has been appointed new director of …
Italy
Maxi Zoo becomes Arcaplanet
Work is currently under way in Italy to convert the Maxi Zoo stores to the Arcaplanet format. According to a report by industry magazine B2B.it, the …
Contract extended to 2025
Fressnapf and Payback to continue cooperation
The Fressnapf Group is extending its contract with the biggest German bonus programme Payback until at least 2025. According to Dr …
New products and services for pets
Fressnapf Group presents innovation awards
The Fressnapf Group has presented five innovation awards in Düsseldorf. Products and services in various categories submitted by more …
Italy
Petmark acquires 34 Maxi-Zoo stores
The Italian Maxi-Zoo stores that the Fressnapf Group was instructed to surrender by the Italian cartel office in connection with the merger of …
Belgian pet supplies market
Increasing dog population is the main growth driver
53 per cent of Belgians own a pet and this figure is up sharply from 10 per cent in 2018. This is the finding of a survey by the…
In pursuit of growth
Tom & Co. brings in former Lidl boss
The Belgian pet supplies retailer Tom & Co. appears to be serious in its intention to become one of the leading European players in pet …