Despite an increase in population figures, the German pet market experienced a downturn in sales of 2.3 per cent to € 2 912 mio in 2004
Pioneers in the 1980s, leaders today
Originally established as a family firm, Eagle Pack has been producing its own range of premium food for dogs, cats and ferrets since 1970. …
Europe-wide restructuring
After suffering heavy losses last year, Masterfoods Europe is planning to shed 1 100 jobs in the UK, France and Germany
Variety yields success
With an annual production capacity of around 250,000 aquariums, Portuguese firm Aquatlantis is one of the European market leaders in its sector. It has now …
New international player
The merging of the two companies Europet and Wilhelm Naumann (“Bernina”) to create Europet Bernina International (EBI) has given rise to a new player…
A brand circling the globe
Finnish company Kälviän Kenkä Ky has been in existence since 1922, when Väinö Porkola established a tannery in the village of Jokikylä in Kälviä. The …
“Make it enjoyable for the shoppers”
How can the speciality pet trade strengthen its position relative to other distribution channels? How will the pet product sector develop …
Colour and style for dogs and cats
The young company in Barcelona bemoans monotony in the dog and cat accessory segment and is aiming to remedy this with an exclusive product range
Premium chews
The “Laika” brand was created two-and-a-half years ago as a result of increased demand for high quality rawhide products
Successful family business
Thanks to the design and development of a continuous stream of new articles, the Italian family firm Gabber is well-known in the international market …
Specialities take centre stage
JBL enters the Dutch market in a new guise
The aquarium and terrarium product company JBL has recently started selling its products directly to Dutch pet product retailers. As well…
Good prospects for the speciality trade
In many European countries dog food is the most important product group in the pet segment. Both suppliers of private label brands and …
Pioneering work in the premium market
The market for pet products is developing faster in Turkey than virtually any other European country.Now the first Turkish-manufactured cat …
A foothold in Italy
German wholesaler Trixie will now be offering a better service to the Italian market with its Italian branch. Long-standing business partner General Pet has …