‘Our industry is still doing well, we’re still earning good money,’ said every retailer I spoke to during a short tour of Austria. Our magazine also shows that everyone is stepping on the gas: the German chain Kölle Zoo…
China I long version
Set for growth
The Chinese pet sector is experiencing steady growth thanks to stable domestic demand and booming local production — and is showing many new trends.
Trends 2026
Physical and emotional wellbeing
According to the Spanish omnichannel retailer Tiendanimal, key trends for 2026 include premiumisation and personalisation, nutrition and …
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Illuminate the path
The first status report of the Pet Sustainability Coalition marks a significant milestone in how the pet industry is advancing sustainability, measuring progres…
American Pet Products Association (APPA)
New habits and shopping patterns
New insights in APPA’s comprehensive Report on Bird, SmallAnimal & Horse Ownership uncover shifting demographics,new purchasing preferences and…
BOND Study
The bond factor
New Habri and Chewy health study reveals tech-forward solutions to strengthen the human-animal bond and shows chances for retail, services and digital offering…
Bepefa study
Younger pet owners spend more
Six out of ten households have at least one pet, a study of the Bepefa shows and points out that the humans consider their pets to be very important …
Kiwoko
Kiwoko is of age
Kiwoko, Spain’s largest chain of shops specialising in pet care, celebrated its 18th anniversary at the end of 2025. The company proudly boasts 160 shops, 42 K…
Kölle Zoo
Successful start in Belgium
The ‘adventure worlds’ and live animals are part of the concept of the German pet shop chain Kölle Zoo, which is now franchising a shop for the first …
Suziria Group I long version
From Ukraine to Europe and Japan
The journey of Suziria Group, a family company that continues to grow despite the war, has weathered multiple crises, and has become a national …
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo
Rapidly expanding
The new CEO for Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo is in office, there is a new Asian office for the omnichannel retailer, new hardware in all stores and new urban stores.
cooperation
Largest retailer
Aquael, a Polish company with more than 40 years of tradition in manufacturing and retail, and Placˇek Group, the leading pet retail operator in Central and E…
Vafo
Stable supply chain
Europe is clearly at the forefront of responsibility, quality standards and sustainability in pet food and pet care, according to Vafo. European manufacturers …
Willi Wiggle
Quality with perspective
Dog accessories reimagined: high-quality cork material for collars and leashes marked the beginning of start-up Willi Wiggle’s inter-European production …
Josera I Long Version
High-tech on 40,000 square metres
After almost two and a half years of construction, the time had come: German feed manufacturer Josera opened a new production facility for dry …
Montego I long version
From niche to growth market
Snacks have evolved from a niche product in the Netherlands to become one of the fastest-growing and most profitable categories in the pet trade. In a …
Kormotech
Excellent!
A commercial for Optimeal, Kormotech’s holistic super-premium cat and dog food, has won the prestigious Red Dot Award. The German award recognises the best …
Proteine Resources
Delicious alternative
Proteine Resources, a Polish biotech startup, announced a new investment round with participation from Radix Ventures in November. Radix’s investment extends …
Pats
Attendance record smashed
Pats 2025 has smashed all records with its first-ever show at the NEC Birmingham, attracting its highest-ever attendance figures.
Cips
Impressive atmosphere
From Finland to Guangzhou: PET worldwide and Cips sent the winner of the reader trip, Päivi Tiitinen, to the 29th edition of the international trade fair for …
Fi Europe
Pet Nutrition on the rise
Fi Europe in Paris was a resounding success – in 2026, the international industry gathering focusing on nutrition will move to Frankfurt am Main. Due to …
Dibevo Trade Fair
Inspiring, connecting and positive
The theme of the Dibevo Trade Fair, ‘Make me smile’, came to life at this edition, with a more professional atmosphere than ever before among the…
New international platform
The world visits India, the rapidly growing pet market: PetBridge, supported by Zoomark, announces the launch of a new format dedicated to the pet …
Mondi
High-performance packaging
Packaging has to perform a number of tasks before food ends up in the bowl. Mondi shows how this can be achieved in a guest article.