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28,494 adoptions so far

Tiendanimal promotes responsible adoption at the 20th Madrid Adoption Fair

Tiendanimal, a pet care retailer operating across Iberia, took part for the second consecutive year in the 20th Madrid Adoption Fair, organised by the Community of Madrid. The event, held on 25 and 26 October at the P…

Distribution28. October 2025

Well-deserved award

Golden Medal of Honour for Franz Hittinger

Franz Hittinger, who had been chairman of the Lagerhaus Cooperative in the northeast industrial district for many years, was awarded the …

Distribution28. October 2025

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use throughout the year, states APPA’s new Dog and Cat …

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2025 Fish & Reptile Report

APPA insights reveal shifting demands and sales channels

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has announced the publication of its latest Fish & Reptile Report. The …

Distribution21. October 2025

600 stores

Arcaplanet celebrates milestone

Last weekend, Arcaplanet opened its 600th store in Borgo Panigale. The specialist retail chain is celebrating this milestone on LinkedIn, …

Distribution16. October 2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s ever-improving economic situation and the rising purchasing power of local…

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16 October: World Food Day

Kiwoko analyses international trends in functional pet nutrition

On the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated every year on 16 October, Kiwoko, the largest specialist chain of pet…

Distribution16. October 2025

Austrian Animal Welfare Association

Call for a ban on breeding and selling parrots

Parrots can live up to 60 years. However, their loudness, curiosity and hyperactivity overwhelm many owners. As a result, surrenders …

Distribution16. October 2025

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Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet industry, with phrases such as “all-time high”, “steadily growing”…

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Second-largest pet retailer in Poland

Aquael and Plaček Group conclude cooperation agreement

Two large pet supply companies from Poland and the Czech Republic are strengthening their cooperation: Under the agreement, …

Distribution9. October 2025

Awards in Switzerland

Golden Fressnapf on World Animal Day

Fressnapf in Switzerland honoured dedicated animal welfare activists with the ‘Tierisch engagiert’ (Animal Commitment) awards on 4 October. …

Distribution9. October 2025

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works extensively with pet brands across the UK and EU, giving …

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