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Study: Microplastics detected in commercial pet food

Not just a problem for the oceans

Study: Microplastics detected in commercial pet food

For the first time, researchers have systematically investigated the levels of microplastics in commercially available pet food. A team from the Universities of Sussex and Exeter, supported by the British Hedgehog …

Distribution21. July 2026

Musti acquires ICA’s Gaston pet retail concept

Strategic partnership

Musti acquires ICA’s Gaston pet retail concept

The Finnish Musti Group is pressing ahead with its expansion into the Swedish market. Through its subsidiary Arken Zoo, Sweden’s …

Distribution14. July 2026

Best practices

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.

Distribution03/2026

Grooming body issues animal welfare guidelines

Practical steps for events

Grooming body issues animal welfare guidelines

The International Grooming Society (IGS) has launched its Animal Welfare Guidelines for Grooming Events, unveiled on 4 July, a …

Distribution9. July 2026

Belgium: three in four owners see pets as part of the family

61 per cent own a pet

Belgium: three in four owners see pets as part of the family

A new survey by the Belgian Petfood Association (Bepefa) confirms how central pets have become to Belgian households: …

Distribution7. July 2026

‘Our USP is the passion of our people’

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 …

Distribution03/2026

Head of strategy

Musti Group: Sami Tanner to leave management team

The leading Nordic pet care company Musti Group is set for a change at management level: Sami Tanner will step down as Head of …

Distribution7. July 2026

Kiwoko and Royal Canin launch joint charity campaign

Donations for every ‘Like’

Kiwoko and Royal Canin launch joint charity campaign

Kiwoko, a provider specialising in holistic pet care in Spain and Portugal, and Royal Canin, a leading company in the field of …

Distribution2. July 2026

Ambitious growth course

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

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.

Distribution03/2026

Jollyes continues UK expansion with new Yeovil store

Challenger brand

Jollyes continues UK expansion with new Yeovil store

UK pet retailer Jollyes has opened a new store in Yeovil, on Houndstone Retail Park, as part of an accelerating expansion …

Distribution25. June 2026

Schecker files for insolvency under its own administration

Accelerate the omnichannel and digital strategy

Schecker files for insolvency under its own administration

Schecker, the East Frisian mail-order supplier of dog supplies and one of the largest in Europe, has filed for i…

Distribution25. June 2026

From sweeping floors to €40 million

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, …

Distribution03/2026

Flagship store in Vigo expanded to 530 m²

Tiendanimal accelerates its expansion strategy

Flagship store in Vigo expanded to 530 m²

Tiendanimal is continuing to consolidate its network of stores on the Iberian Peninsula: the company has announced the official reopening …

Distribution23. June 2026

Tractor Supply acquires PetIQ's veterinary services business

Growing pet portfolio

Tractor Supply acquires PetIQ's veterinary services business

PetIQ has sold its veterinary services business, VIP Petcare, to Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle …

Distribution18. June 2026

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group

Strategic partnership

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

Distribution03/2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

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A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

2.5% growth

Italy

2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their …

Distribution03/2026