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11-12/2011

Private label market remains stable

The market share of private labels in the pet food and care market remained at a high level throughout Europe last year. There were scarcely any…

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EU demands more accurate information

The new EU regulation on pet food labelling came into force on 1 September. The regulation means more work for companies, because among other …

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Battle for locations

Competition is getting tougher in Romania. Three pet store chains are fighting for market share, and outlets in shopping malls are limited and their occupation…

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A shopping experience par excellence

The German pet store chain Kölle Zoo has opened its twelfth store. The 2 500 m² store in Munich hasn’t skimped on attractions and amazing pet …

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Aquariums in Mexico

The big reefs off Mexico are home to many species of ornamental fish, offering great potential for aquarium keeping. The hobby has now become an important …

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Collars for education

The French company Num' Axes has been manufacturing electronic collars for canine education for 17 years and also distributes outdoor and other pet products …

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Focus on independent pet supplies retailers

“We are seeking the ‘Davids’ of the pet supplies trade,” is the motto of German pet food manufacturer Bewital. The company has had …

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Steps to a market-leading position

ZuPreem from the Midwest area of the USA is a leader in animal nutrition, with a long history of researching and formulating premium foods …

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“Time for a change of heart”

“It’s time for a change of heart”: this was the slogan under which two scratching post lines from the Viennese company Ruben & Partner, which …

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Specialisation marches on

The times are finally past when a dog had just one food in its bowl. The trend in recent years of developing food mixes and recipes to cater ever more …

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Healthy food in your dog’s bowl

Canine health is the focal point of development when it comes to dog food products. Skin, coat and allergy problems in particular set a steady …

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New products

11-12/2011