Alphia, one of the largest pet food co-manufacturers in North America, announces the appointment of Cody Risner as Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Risner will continue to use his w…
Southern California Wildfires
Purina donates money and food
As wildfires burn across the Los Angeles area, covering more than 40 000 acres and destroying more than 12 000 structures, Purina is providing a 25 …
Cooperation with 13 shelters
Hill's launches adoption campaign
Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's), a leading animal welfare partner, announced its inaugural "Welcome Home" adoption campaign to help shelter pets …
Vafo Family Meet Up Vol. 2
Gathering for inspiration and future planning
The Vafo company gathered again this January for the Family Meet Up Vol. 2, "our much-anticipated annual tradition of connecting with …
Global supply chains more resilient
Zooplus cuts prices on private label products
Zooplus, Europe’s leading online platforms for pet supplies, is launching a new price reduction campaign for its own brands. While t…
Entering the Norwegian veterinary market
Musti Group to acquire shares in Petrus Veterinærer AS
Finnish retailer Musti Norge AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musti Group ("Musti"), has signed a share subscription …
Strong growth for online retailer
Galaxus grows by 18 per cent to 3.4 billion euros
Galaxus has posted strong growth of 18 per cent year-on-year to reach platform sales of 3.4 bn euros (3.2 bn Swiss francs) in 2024…
Strategic partnership
Psittacus joins the Versele-Laga Group
Together they have almost 120 years of experience in bird nutrition: With this partnership, the Belgian Versele-Laga Group and the Spanish …
A billion dollar deal
Tractor Supply Company acquires Allivet
Tractor Supply Company, a leading rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announces the completion of its acquisition of Allivet, a …
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Morris Packaging receives Northstar membership
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) announces that Morris Packaging has become the first US-based company to achieve Northstar …
Global brand expansion
Suziria Brands is growing
Polina Kosharna of the Suziria Group of Ukraine was presented with the Pet Personality Award 2024 at the International Pet Expo in Brussels for her …
Barkoo and Chrisco
Werewolf Syndrome: Dog bones from two companies recalled
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has issued a warning about several dog chews due to serious …
Operations continue
Zoo Zajac is insolvent
Zoo Zajac, the world's largest pet shop in Duisburg, Germany, has filed for insolvency. Sarah Wolf of Anchor Rechtsanwälte has been appointed as provisional …
For the fourth time
Green Petfood wins Green Brands Award
The label is awarded to companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability: Green Petfood has once again been certified as a Green …
40 mio euros EBRD financing
Kormotech expands production in Lithuania
Kormotech, a family-owned global company with Ukrainian roots, has received a 40 mio euros loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction …