News from the pet industry

Important animal welfare

Suziria Group establishes benevolent fund

The Ukrainian group of companies, Suziria, has announced the establishment of benevolent fund, Suziria Charity. A project has been launched at the same time to support the House of Tails animal shelter, which cares for …

Distribution8. February 2024

Fourth-quarter results

Hill’s increases net sales by 5 per cent

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has reported its fourth-quarter results (up to 31 December), which showed that the net sales of Hill's Pet Nutrition …

Suppliers8. February 2024

Continuing to expand

Jollyes opens 100th branch

The UK pet store chain Jollyes has announced that new stores will be opened in Belfast, Newport and Rotherham before Easter. A new distribution centre in…

Distribution6. February 2024

10-13 September

Cips 2024 to be staged in Guanghzou

The 28th edition of the China International Pet Show (Cips) will take place at the Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Complex from 10 to 13 …

Events6. February 2024

Price trend in the euro zone

Inflation falls slightly to 2.8 per cent

Inflation in the euro zone abated slightly at the start of the year. Consumer prices in January were 2.8 per cent higher than a year ago, …

Distribution6. February 2024

Next acquisition in Finland

Vafo Group acquires Dagsmark Petfood

The Vafo Group of the Czech Republic has completed its takeover of Finnish company Dagsmark Petfood. According to a press release by Vafo, the …

Suppliers1. February 2024

Pet homelessness

362 mio homeless cats and dogs in 20 countries

On 23 January, a global coalition of animal welfare experts working in collaboration with Mars Petcare published the results of the …

Suppliers1. February 2024

B2B marketplace

Wholesale Pet has a new owner

American B2B marketplace Wholesale Pet.com has been acquired by Tiny Fund I LP. The Canadian technology holding has taken over Retail Store Networks …

Distribution1. February 2024