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Belgium

Capital: Brussels | Area: 31 000 km² |
Population (2020): 11.5 mio | GDP (2020): € 451.2 bn

General meeting and conference

Over 130 delegates at Fediaf in Brussels

On 22 and 23 June, the European pet food industry association, Fediaf, convened its first live conference and extraordinary general meeting after two years of the pandemic. In addition to presentation of the annual …

Suppliers28. June 2022

Ambitious expansion plans

Investor gets involved at Tom & Co.

According to Belgian newspaper reports, the investor group Verlinvest has acquired around half of the shares in the pet store chain Tom & Co…

Distribution21. June 2022

Tom & Co.

Steady expansion

Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is pressing ahead with expansion. It intends to open more than ten new stores this year, with the main focus on France. …

Distribution2/2022

Expansion to continue

50th Maxi Zoo in Belgium

According to media reports, the Maxi Zoo Belgium pet store chain, part of the Fressnapf Group, has recently opened its 50th store in Halle, a city of 31 …

News5. May 2022

Belgium/France

United Petfood acquires Neodis Mornac

United Petfood has announced the acquisition of La Braconne factory of Neodis Group in Mornac, France. "The acquisition of this pet food…

News5. April 2022

Belgium

Torqx Capital Partners to acquire Ocean Nutrition

Torqx Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Ocean Nutrition Europe and Marine Nutrition Thailand (together "Ocea…

News5. April 2022

New web shop for the birthday

Flamingo celebrates 50th anniversary

The Belgian wholesale company Flamingo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, a B2B web shop has now been added …

News24. March 2022

Tested and certified plastic products

Moderna continues its sustainability mission

The Belgium-based manufacturer Moderna has been audited and certified in its use of post-industrial and post-consumer recycled material…

News3. March 2022

New openings in Hong Kong and Belgium

Hunter opens new brand stores

It has now been announced that Hunter opened two new stores last August, bringing the number of brand stores to 31. The sixth Hong Kong store, on a 50…

News24. February 2022

New store opens in France

Tom & Co. continues to grow

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has opened its 16th franchise store in Arras in northern France. Occupying a retail area of over 570 m², the …

News10. February 2022

13-14 February in Kortrijk, Belgium

Online registration opens for Anido

The Belgian pet product fair Anido has opened its online portal for visitor registration. The organiser states that the show, which is scheduled…

News23. December 2021

News from Belgium

Tom & Co. seeks financial partner

The owners of the Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. are seeking a new financial partner. This has been reported by the trade magazine Retail …

News23. November 2021

13-14 February in Kortrijk, Belgium

High expectations for Anido

The pet supplies industry is looking forward to the next Anido trade fair, which will be held in Kortrijk (Belgium) on 13 and 14 February. Three months …

News2. November 2021

Belgium/Netherlands

United Petfood acquires Teeling Petfood

United Petfood has announced the acquisition of the Dutch manufacturer Teeling Petfood. The acquisition strengthens the position of United …

News28. October 2021

Aveve parent company expands

Arvesta upgrades production plants for pet food

Arvesta, the parent company of the 250 Aveve speciality stores in Belgium and the Netherlands, is targeting further growth and is t…

News21. September 2021

Tempests in Europe

Flood damage in Belgium and London too

Following the heavy rainfall and flooding which recently left many dead in western Germany, the severe weather has now returned to areas of …

News27. July 2021

Warehouse expansion

Laroy Duvo invests in modernisation

Belgian corporate group Laroy Duvo (with companies including Witte Molen, ebi) is to embark on significant expansion of its logistics centre at …

News4. June 2021

Belgium

Zowizoo reopens following refurbishment

The Zowizoo pet store has been a fixture in Kontich for over 15 years. It reopened on 1 June following a one-month refurbishment. Kontich is…

News4. June 2021

New opening in Kontich

Tom & Co opens 130th shop in Belgium

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co has now opened a new location in Kontich. This opening brings the number of locations to 130 shops …

News25. May 2021

Belgium

Anido takes place as a hybrid event

The 22nd edition of Belgian trade show Anido will take place in Kortrijk on 13 and 14 February 2022, as reported by Belgian trade magazine Pet …

News4. May 2021

New CEO

Succession change at Vadigran

A generational change is taking place at the Belgian pet product company Vadigran. In July, the third generation of the Van Diest/Van Lathem family …

News12. November 2020

Belgium

130 exhibitors expected at Anido

The 21st Anido trade fair will take place in Kortrijk on 16-17 February. 130 exhibitors presenting around 500 brands are expected to attend by the …

News14. January 2020

Belgium/Italy

United Petfood acquires Effeffe

United Petfood, international producer of dog- and cat food, announces the acquisition of the Italian company Effeffe Petfood, a producer of private…

News9. January 2020

Store no. 32

Tom & Co. expands further into France

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has opened its 32nd store in France. With a retail area of 550 m², the new store in Bourges is the …

News27. August 2019

Belgium

High expectations of Anido 2020

Over 80 exhibitors have already registered for the 21st edition of the Belgian pet supplies fair Anido in Kortrijk (Belgium). The fair takes place …

News25. July 2019

Belgium

Entirely new concept for 250 Aveve garden centres

All Aveve garden centres in Belgium are to receive a complete makeover. The first store to reopen following the revamp was the …

News25. April 2019

Belgium - Market

Stable household spending drives expansion

Belgium is a significant pet market in Western Europe. 43 per cent of the Belgian population has at least one pet, according to market …

Distribution1/2019

Belgium - Market

The Belgian pet market at a glance

Pet market facts

Distribution1/2019

Belgium

United Petfood acquires Animal Lovers

United Petfood, the international producer of dog and cat food with headquarters in Belgium, has acquired the Dutch company Animal Lovers. …

News6. April 2018

Belgium

Anido welcomes almost 5 000 visitors

The latest Anido has rounded off a successful 20th edition with 4 955 visitors from 17 different countries: 3 057 visitors on the Sunday and 1 …

News2. March 2018

Anido

The Belgian market is changing

The Belgian trade show Anido in Kortrijk is a popular meeting place for the pet product sector in the Benelux countries. It also mirrors current …

Events3/2014

Tom & Co.

Tom & Co. heads south

With over 150 stores, Tom & Co. is Belgium’s leading pet store chain. The company now intends to step up its expansion into neighbouring France.

Distribution3/2014

Retail group Aveve

Springboard for further development

The Belgian retail group Aveve has officially opened its new, ultra-modern logistics centre at the company’s headquarters in Wilsele.

Distribution2/2014

Petoutlet

A force in Portugal

Portugal has a dynamic pet supplies market. Recently opening its 50th store, Petoutlet has …

Distribution2/2022

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 …

Distribution2/2022

International Pet Conference

A new era in the pet sector

The International Pet Conference takes place in Bologna on 11 and 12 October. Presentations and …

Events2/2022

Over 130 delegates at Fediaf in Brussels

Investor gets involved at Tom & Co.

Steady expansion

50th Maxi Zoo in Belgium

United Petfood acquires Neodis Mornac

Torqx Capital Partners to acquire Ocean Nutrition

Flamingo celebrates 50th anniversary

Moderna continues its sustainability mission

Hunter opens new brand stores

Tom & Co. continues to grow

Online registration opens for Anido

Tom & Co. seeks financial partner

High expectations for Anido

United Petfood acquires Teeling Petfood

Arvesta upgrades production plants for pet food

Flood damage in Belgium and London too

Laroy Duvo invests in modernisation

Zowizoo reopens following refurbishment

Tom & Co opens 130th shop in Belgium

Anido takes place as a hybrid event

Succession change at Vadigran

130 exhibitors expected at Anido

United Petfood acquires Effeffe

Tom & Co. expands further into France

High expectations of Anido 2020

Entirely new concept for 250 Aveve garden centres

Stable household spending drives expansion

The Belgian pet market at a glance

United Petfood acquires Animal Lovers

Anido welcomes almost 5 000 visitors

The Belgian market is changing

Tom & Co. heads south

Springboard for further development

The new normal in the pet business

A force in Portugal

Green light for the new Arcaplanet Group

A new era in the pet sector