The pet supplies sector is following the war in Ukraine with considerable sympathy for the plight of the Ukrainian population, but also with concern for the economic consequences of the Russian invasion. An overview.
USA
New record high
According to provisional figures from the industry association APPA, the pet supplies market attained a record high last year at 109.6 bn dollars.
Analysis
A global growth market
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 …
New trends
Growth market with plenty of potential
Global changes in the pet supplies market are also noticeable in Southeast Asia. New trends such as natural premium pet food, functional …
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…
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 …
Editorial
Under pressure
Kiriel
Kiriel opens new stores
Kiriel, a French franchise chain specialising in local stores, has opened four new branches in the last year.
Dog food
Good stuff in the bowl
Dog food is considered one of the most dynamic product segments in the pet sector, not least on account of the sharp increase in the number of dogs. Here we …
Fressnapf Group
Fressnapf attains new sales record
The Fressnapf Group surpassed its expectations for 2021 with annual sales reaching 3.17 bn euros.