Bamboo chopsticks are used to feed 4.5 billion people across Asia every day. But according to British entrepreneurs Toby Massey and George Bramble, the potential of chopsticks for feeding the global pet industry is also…
Consumer survey
Pets worldwide
To coincide with the world-leading Interzoo fair, the market research company GfK presented the results of a consumer survey in which over 27 000 Internet users took…
Bunny Tierernährung
Keeping small animals 2.0
Bunny Tierernährung in Melle leads the field when it comes to innovations in keeping and feeding small animals. In bunny Interactive the company now …
Morando
Italian excellence for over 60 years
Founded in 1955, Morando is one of the leading pet product companies in Italy. It is a dynamic family firm that distributes its products …
PLMA
Ups and downs of private labels
Private label products played an important role in the European pet food market in 2015. This was revealed by the 2016 annual report of the Private…
Ingredients - Hunter
Leather from olive leaves
Pet accessory specialist Hunter presented an unusual line at Interzoo comprising collars and leashes made from leather tanned using the leaves of the …
China
"Not cheap goods any longer"
Branded goods from China are certainly able to compete in quality terms with those of European and American manufacturers, according to a study. PET …
Germany - Hunter in Bielefeld
An international family
The new premises of family firm Hunter in Bielefeld cover around 24 000 m² of ground (building 5 000 m²) and represent another quantum leap in the …
Germany - Schulze Heimtierbedarf
Focus on the international scene
Company boss Dirk Schulze is a man of action, driving the expansion of his company with a passion. He has long since outgrown the German market. …
UK-based manufacturer
Beco Pets forges "green alliance"
The UK-based manufacturer of eco-friendly pet products, Beco Pets, has launched a major sales and distribution deal with Pet Products Innovations…
SureFlap
British engineering
SureFlap has a simple mission: to develop smart pet products that improve the way we care for our pets. At Interzoo, the company will be showcasing its …
Pets in the UK
Lifestyle influences pet ownership
The number of pets in the UK rose to over 57 mio in 2015, according to a survey of over 8 000 households by the Pet Food Manufacturers' …
Dog food - Terra Canis
"Entirely new quality standards"
Terra Canis is one of the fastest growing pet food manufacturers to emerge in recent years. The editorial staff of PET worldwide spoke to company …
Dog food - Ingredients
Preventive healthcare for pets
Terms such as probiotics and prebiotics are becoming increasingly important with regard to pet food products. But what do they mean? Veterinarian …
Multinational leader
50 years of Ferplast
The Ferplast story began with a bird cage. Now the Italy-based company is a multinational leader in the manufacture and distribution of pet accessories and is …