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Good times

It was an incredible event. Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg broke all records for exhibitors and visitors, and most likely products too. However, I wasn’t surprised by any major innovations this time. In fact, I heard almost…

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International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic Sea coast, featuring a packed programme and …

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1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures report, putting the value of pet food for now 306 million pets at €2…

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China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has identified three patterns currently reshaping China’s consumer markets …

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2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their welfare is driving the sector’s turnover to 5.3 billion euros.

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APPA

Changing behaviour

APPA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report shows a resilient market where the real story is shifting behaviour – value-conscious spending and growth across …

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standard for raw pet food

Best practices

European manufacturers are joining forces and have initiated the introduction of a standard for raw pet food, modelled on UK Pet Food.

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Interview I longversion

‘Our USP is the passion of our people’

Six months ago, Torsten Toeller appointed a new CEO to lead Europe’s largest specialist pet retail chain. PET worldwide editor-in-chief …

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Ambitious growth course

Europe’s largest pet shop chain recorded a 2.5 per cent increase in turnover in 2025 and got off to a strong start in 2026 – and now has 2,919 branches.

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Petstop I longversion

From sweeping floors to €40 million

Anthony Gallagher set out to flip Petstop for a quick profit, not run it for 30 years. Instead, after a dot-com collapse nearly wiped him out, …

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Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group

Strategic partnership

On the path to growth together: Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores.

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Interzoo I longversion

Enthusiasm is well-founded

Fruitful discussions and a market in flux: Interzoo 2026 showcased a self-assured industry – one that drew its key inspiration not so much from the …

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trends

Top trends at Interzoo

The world’s leading trade fair in Nuremberg for the pet industry showcased the most innovative products and trends shaping the sector.

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Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting products and promotions, ensuring that the German …

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PetCo, Vafo Group

Stronger together

At its first joint Interzoo appearance with PetCo, Vafo Group put the spotlight on Carnilove: the flagship brand used Nuremberg for its B2B debut under a sweeping…

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Fox4Pets

Fresh brand indentity

Interzoo 2026 marked a very special milestone for the Fox4Pets GmbH & Co. KG brand: GranataPet showcased its fresh brand identity and new products in …

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Dog Analysis

Health and prevention

Two manufacturers as different as they come agreed on what will shape dog products over the next two years – and it isn’t price. A short survey against …

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Versele-Laga

Versele-Laga is becoming Versele

The global market leader in the ornamental bird and pigeon sectors also aims to strengthen its market position in other areas – and is even …

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Innovafeed

Ingredients with benefits

Secures €51 million: Innovafeed, one of the world’s leading producers of insect protein, has announced the successful completion of its industrial …

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30th anniversary

When the 30th China International Pet Show opens in Guangzhou from 12 to 15 November, it will mark more than a milestone!

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Fi Europe

Key trends in pet food

Compelling, complex and at times contradictory: in a guest article, Yannik Verry, brand director at Fi Events, writes about the trends that will have a…

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PetExpo

Business opportunities

Central and Eastern Europe’s largest B2B pet fair returns: PetExpo 2026 brings more than 150 exhibitors and over 600 brands to Bydgoszcz from 25 to 27 …

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Meetingpoint Birmingham

The UK’s leading trade fair for pets and aquatics returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 27 to 29 September, gearing up to present its most ambitious …

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ZooExpo

Purely Norwegian

The only purely national pet fair celebrated a double milestone this year: the 18th ZooExpo coincided with NZB’s 70th anniversary.

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Pet Fair Asia

International focus

With exhibition space already sold out, Pet Fair Asia 2026 is set to reaffirm its position as one of Asia’s leading pet industry platform.

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