News

4/2013

Take back control of your pricing strategy!

Pet retail chains are increasingly dominating the pet supplies market. Consultant Bob Hanson, who has many years of experience in the …

Distribution4/2013

Market back on track

Following a slight decline of 0.2 per cent in sales in 2011, the German pet supplies market grew again in 2012, attaining overall sales equivalent to € 3…

Distribution4/2013

UK pet market grows by 2 per cent

The UK pet product industry continued to grow in 2012. Overall volume rose by 1 per cent to 1.28 mio t, while the rise in value was 2 per cent to …

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Battle is joined in Austria

Against the idyllic backdrop of Austria’s snow-capped peaks, a fierce battle is being waged between the big German pet supply chains and Austrian …

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Dehner opens a themed pet store

The new themed store in Sindelfingen offers around 2 500 m² of modern pet “worlds” and innovative pet-related shop fittings.

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Glamour goes global

Fashion products for pets were made fun of by many people in the pet sector a few years ago. Now they have become firmly established in the market.

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A new generation of leads

Flexi International unveiled a highly versatile product for dog owners at Zoomark International with its new “Vario” retractable lead

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Top-drawer designs for dogs and cats

Trixie Heimtierbedarf presented over 700 new products at its house fair at the company’s headquarters in Tarp. The collection of accessories by…

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Pet couture from Peru

Alqo Wasi is a family-run company from Peru, which was founded in 2005 in Lima and has specialised in elegant and unique pet couture.

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Groovy products for pets

Fashion products are in growing demand among dog owners worldwide. They no longer want just coats, necklets and bags; collars, leads, beds and other …

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With JBL in Vietnam

For many years now, the German aquatics company has been running its workshop tours to exotic destinations all over the world that are of interest to aquatics …

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At the heart of the Netherlands

Prins Petfoods of Veenendaal, a manufacturer of dog and cat food products, is targetting expansion above all this year. The company plans to extend …

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A family company goes worldwide

Started as a one-man-company in 1971, Bio-Groom has developed into a leading supplier of pet care products. The Texas-based company delivers its …

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Specialist in treats

If looking for a manufacturer of treats products for dogs and cats, one will come across the company Yantai China Pet Foods sooner or later. Better known by …

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Hopes focused on the Asian market

Guinea pigs, mice, dwarf rabbits and hamsters are in the ascendancy as pets. In Asia in particular, say sector experts, this market seems to be …

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Focusing on natural ingredients

“It’s time for a snack”: the presentation by Belgian pet food manufacturer Versele Laga at the Italian pet supplies show Zoomark International …

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From field to bowl

JR Farm has developed over the years from a purely agricultural business into a successful German company. The owners have chosen to produce their different pet …

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Healthy foods for small animals

They are among our smallest pets. Rabbits and rodents feature prominently when it comes to new products and innovations. Healthy food is at the …

Suppliers4/2013

Success story against all odds

22760 visitors from 82 countries, thus 5 per cent more than two years ago, came to Bologna for Zoomark International. This was even though many …

Events4/2013

Diversity and innovations

The Aquarama fair in the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore was a huge success for the exhibitors present. According to author and industry …

Events4/2013

International attendance in Paris

The Expozoo trade show in Paris moved to a new, bigger hall this year. In addition to the increased visitor attendance and new products on display…

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New products

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