In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the industry together for two days, and by now the programme is largely in place: presentations, panels and, at least as importantly…
Purina
The hidden cost of caring
Vets are indispensable partners to the pet industry. They provide medical care, advise pet owners and shoulder a heavy professional and emotional burden …
PetCo
Relaunch puts palatability first
After nine years on the market, Austrian premium brand CAT’S LOVE has reworked its entire range. The new dry food line uses a freeze-dried coating …
Copenhagen
A Nordic summit with global reach
This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of market data, success stories and awards, with a …
CIPS
CIPS brings together the global industry
The 30th edition of the China International Pet Show (CIPS) brings more than 1,400 exhibitors, conferences and events as well as an …
WOW DOG & CAT
One brand, one promise
Since 2018, the Austrian brand WOW DOG & CAT has reached more than 10,000 points of sale by following one principle: a single recipe range and design …
Fiboo I Longversion
ʻIt definitely opened a few doors‘
In 2024, Fiboo won the Best Newcomer Award. PET worldwide Editor Sarah Daubert spoke to CEO Jakub Majchrzak about how the Polish start-up has …
Rudelreport
What makes Germany’s dog owners tick
The ‘Rudelreport’ series of studies on the relationship between dogs and their owners highlights what dog owners in Germany look for and how …
Petfluencer
Seriously?
Why AI-generated content is undermining trust in pet brands, and why influencers can help – but only if they are used correctly.
APPA
Values shape purchasing behaviour
The US dog market is growing, but owners’ spending habits are changing. The latest ‘Dog Report’ from the American Pet Products Association …
Mintel
From the bowl to preventive care
Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new norm, as shown by the ‘Marketing to Pet Owners …
Pettinella I longversion
The future has no age
Gen Z is driving change. Experience delivers impact. Modern hiring decisions require more than résumés and birth dates, explains business coach and HR …
Tractor Supply Company
Stores did not cover their own costs
Sales at the US rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supplies edged up in Q2 while like-for-like trading declined – and the group is closing …
Konishi Europe
From a garden pond to a digital business model
In the digital koi trade, Martin Kammerer, through Konishi Europe, builds trust before the fish have even been placed in the pond – …
Stroetmann Tiernahrung I longversion
A double award
Right at the top in the two most hotly contested categories: at Stroetmann Tiernahrung, it becomes clear what helped Primox secure a double victory in the pet and …
JR Farm I longversion
‘We’ve always wanted to be manufacturers’
They are active drivers of the market in which they operate. For 36 years, the German family-run JR Farm business has relied on innovation…
Woko Tierbedarf GmbH I longversion
‘Shared success brings people together’
Wholesale with heart and mind: Woko Tierbedarf GmbH has an eye for the extraordinary. This is evident not only in its success at the …
Josera
Spotlight on pet parents
Milestones in Josera’s history, the company’s development in Germany and across Europe, right through to a market comparison, and the changing demands of …
United Petfood I longversion
Fast growing market
Six sites in central and eastern Europe and a new dry plant in Romania: United Petfood’s CCO Koen Van Broeck on the region, the group’s 30th factory and why he …
Trixie-Central I langversion
‘My absolute favourite candidate’
Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen explains why he believes the US group is the ideal …
Universal Aqua Systems
‘A Match made in heaven’
Universal Aqua Systems built its new generation retail aquarium systems with cleaner appearance and practical improvements for store operators for …
Vafo / Pets Deli
Operational firepower
Founded in 2014, declared insolvent in 2017, successfully restructured and refinanced, and now taken over by Vafo: a turbulent period is coming to an …
Hill’s
World of the Kitten
From vaccination protocols failing one in three kittens to a 44% mortality rate among shelter kittens: Hill’s new Kitten Report challenges industry norms and …
cats market
Half the value, half the shelf?
Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether cats deserve more space. It is which shelf …
Zoomark
Diverse ecosystem
From products to market leadership: Seven ‘Special Areas’ at Zoomark 2027 showcase the innovations that are driving the pet industry forward.
India International Pet Trade Fair
Record attendance in New Delhi
The 16th edition of the India International Pet Trade Fair and the 7th edition of Aquagic successfully concluded on 30 August, with a host of …
PetBridge
Drive growth
PetBridge powered by Zoomark: From 25 to 26 November, the international pet industry is invited to take part in the new B2B trade fair in India.
Pet Fair South East Asia
International meeting point
Southeast Asia’s only fully B2B pet industry exhibition will welcome 450 exhibitors from 40 countries and 12,500 trade visitors from more than 80 …