The buying habits of many consumers have changed significantly and had a major impact on the development of the pet industry in 2024. An analysis by PET worldwide managing editor Ralf Majer-Abele.
Study
Well-being and health
ADM, one of the world’s leading science-based nutrition solutions companies, has conducted a study of the US and European markets for functional ingredients …
Expansion with Wash & Go
Jollyes launches more dog wash stations
UK pet retailer Jollyes is opening Wash & Go dog wash stations in four stores across the country. For 5 GBP, the new pet wash stations …
More new openings in France
Maxi Zoo continues to expand
Maxi Zoo France, the national company of the Fressnapf Group in France, is continuing its expansion. The four new stores are located in …
Third acquisition in 2025
The Nutriment Company expands into Spain
The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced its expansion into the Spanish market with the acquisition of Puromenu, one of Spain's leading …
Financial year 2024
Stable sales at Das Futterhaus
For the first time in Germany, Das Futterhaus has not grown, but with almost stable sales, presents the results for the 2024 financial year. The …
“Fifth quarter“
Musti continues to invest in expansion and market share
“Q5 of 2024 saw Musti further consolidate its Nordic market leadership position and complete its move into the Baltics, …
World's largest pet shop
Zoo Zajac closes
The world's largest pet shop, Zoo Zajac in Duisburg, Germany, has to close for good. Despite an intensive search for an investor and a stable model for continued …
Switch to the industry
Stéphane Le Tellier leaves Teract
Stéphane Le Tellier is to leave Teract. This was reported by the French magazine Zepros. The Director of Purchasing and Retail and General …
Advisory board
Two industry experts join Alphapet Ventures
Two experienced industry experts have joined Alphapet Ventures to support its growth strategy: Dr Mischa Ritter and Stefan Pfannmöller …
Ynsect and Agronutris
Financial crisis for insect specialist
According to media reports, French mealworm specialist Ynsect has not yet found a way out of its financial difficulties. Despite nine rounds …
Positive annual results
Symrise continues to grow
Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances and flavours, cosmetic raw materials and active ingredients as well as functional ingredients, including for the …
Pet Sustainability Coalition
WPA Good Works grant for environmental initiatives
Sustainability is being promoted in the international pet industry: The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has been awarded a 75 …
Vafo
Pooch & Mutt acquires Biome9
Pooch & Mutt, which claims to be one of the UK’s fastest-growing pet food companies, has announced the acquisition of Biome9. With this strategic …
Telemedicine and animal health insurance
Maxi Zoo continues to expand and extend its range of services
Maxi Zoo in France continues to have major expansion plans for 2025 and only entered the telemedicine veterinary and …