News from the pet industry

Looking after Scandinavian customers

René Zimmermann becomes a member of the Aquaja sales team

René Zimmermann will be looking after Scandinavian customers of the Dutch shop fitting company Aquaja.Zimmermann, currently residing in the south of Denmark, has worked in pet retail for over 22 years. During this time …

Suppliers26. September 2023

Valuable partnership

Laroy Group supports therapy dogs

The Laroy Group is supporting three therapy dogs at Ghent University Hospital in Belgium with products to aid the wellbeing of the canines and the…

Suppliers26. September 2023

25-27 October in Thailand

The sector comes together in Bangkok

The next edition of the Pet Fair South-East Asia will take place from 25 to 27 October. The three-day fair will offer the international pet …

Events21. September 2023

Dogs no longer on the menu

Indonesia taking action against pet cruelty

The city of Tomohon on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sending a clear signal against pet cruelty. In July, it prohibited the sale …

Distribution21. September 2023

Inflation in the euro zone

Inflation rate falls by 0.1 per cent

In August, inflation in the euro zone fell from 5.3 per cent in the previous month to 5.2 per cent, the Eurostat statistical office in …

Distribution21. September 2023

PATS Telford to grow much bigger from 2024

The two PATS exhibitions merge into one

The organisers of PATS, the UK’s national pet industry event, have announced the launch of a three-day exhibition to take place at the …

Events19. September 2023

From Czechia Lidl to the pet sector

New marketing director at Vafo Praha

Vafo Praha, the Czech manufacturer of super-premium pet food, has appointed Jan Brejcha as marketing director. He will oversee the further …

Suppliers19. September 2023

New Mintel study on pet nutrition

Health more important than cost

For owners of cats and dogs, health and wellness aspects outweigh considerations regarding taste and price when they purchase pet food, according to…

Suppliers19. September 2023

14 mio euros

Mammaly secures new round of funding

Mammaly, a Berlin-based supplier of food supplements for pets, has just concluded a Series A growth funding round worth 14 mio euros. I…

Suppliers14. September 2023

Retail in UK

The Range buys Wilko brands

Following the collapse of the UK households goods chain Wilko, it has been reported that competitor The Range is to acquire the Wilko brand for GBP 5 mi…

Distribution14. September 2023