Industry experts have known for a long time that treats for cats and dogs are an important market. Globally, sales are increasing in step with choice and variety.
Germany
German pet market continues to grow
With overall sales totalling 4.786 bn euros, pet stores and grocery retailers in Germany enjoyed sales growth of 6 per cent in 2021. …
Arcaplanet
Green light for the new Arcaplanet Group
Although Arcaplanet and Fressnapf are to be permitted to merge, they must part with up to 70 of their stores. Shortly after the competition…
Comment
Time to talk
The Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet, but we have all regained a bit of normality. It’s a new normal, marked by struggling supply chains, a shortage of raw materials …
Ukraine
War gives rise to new uncertainties
The pet supplies sector is following the war in Ukraine with considerable sympathy for the plight of the Ukrainian population, but also with …
Insects
Reducing the pawprint
Insects are regarded as one of the most sustainable sources of protein for the production of dog food and treats. The treats are especially popular with new …
Iskaypet Group
Iskaypet expands to Portugal
With the acquisition of the Portuguese pet shop chain Ornimundo, the Iskaypet Group has greatly expanded its presence in Portugal.
Fressnapf XXL
On the eve of rolling out Fressnapf XXL
Europe’s leading pet product retailer Fressnapf aims to extend its store inventory rapidly in the next few years and invest more in its …
Branch no. 61
Fressnapf Switzerland opens a store in Küssnacht
Fressnapf Switzerland celebrated the opening of its 61st store in Küssnacht in the Swiss canton of Schwyz at the end of April…
Raw ingredient prices rising rapidly
Grain shortage continues to worsen
"The market is evidently reacting to the worsening war situation in Ukraine and the prospect of grain being in short supply for a long time …
Review of the year
Plenty of action on the retail front
Pet product retailers attracted a lot of attention last year. Two big players were particularly prominent: Fressnapf and Zooplus.
South America
The retail trade in South America
In South America, the pet food sector is expected to grow by eight per cent, especially in Brazil and Mexico. Diana Mercado provides an overview …
Italian pet supplies
Made in Italy is the key
Bologna is home to a number of pet stores. PET worldwide paid some of them a visit.
Zooplus AG
Joint acquisition of Zooplus
The takeover battle for Zooplus AG has had a happy ending. Europe's leading online retailer for pet products looks likely to be delisted soon.
Dog food brands in Thailand
The elderly are the market drivers
Optimistic expectations prevail for premium dog food brands in Thailand as Southeast Asia's biggest pet market continues to see an increase in …