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Belgium

Capital: Brussels | Area: 30 500 km² |
Population (2024): 11.817 mio | GDP (2024): € 614.39 bn

Tom & Co.

All signs point to growth

Three in one: Tom & Co., Belgium’s leading pet store chain, opened three new stores in Flanders at the beginning of the year. The latest store in Waregem is the specialist retailer’s 46th.

Distribution2/2025

Management team expands

New CEO at the Laroy Group

The top management of the Belgian Laroy Group is changing. Thomas van Nielandt succeeds the current CEO Els Laroy and will be responsible for the …

Suppliers31. October 2024

European Pet Organization

A strong voice at EU level

The European Pet Organization (EPO) is a membership-based association, governed by national trade associations. With the desire to further strengthening …

Suppliers3. October 2024

Important step for the Belgian company

Flamingo receives Voka Charter for sustainable management

Flamingo Pet Products, a leading Belgian supplier of pet products, has taken an important step towards greater …

Suppliers27. August 2024

New distribution centre boosts efficiency

Award for Flamingo Pet Products

Flamingo Pet Products has won the bronze medal in the Logistics Building of the Year category at the Logistics & Transport Awards 2024. The …

Suppliers27. June 2024

International Pet Conference

Early bird discount until 30 June

On 16 and 17 October, Brussels will be the meeting place for the pet industry. For two days, the International Pet Conference will focus on …

Events25. June 2024

Tom & Co. takes over Barq Europe

"This acquisition accelerates our growth plans”

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has acquired Barq Europe, the largest online veterinary pharmacy in Belgium, the …

Distribution25. June 2024

Key ingredients and additive authorisation process

Fediaf hosts annual congress in Poland

The European industry association Fediaf has held its annual congress and annual general meeting in Warsaw. More than 100 members and guests …

Suppliers18. June 2024

Purchase of a facility from Wellness Pet

United Petfood enters the US market

United Petfood has announced the purchase of a manufacturing facility in Mishawaka, Indiana, from Wellness Pet Company. It is United Petfood's …

Suppliers11. June 2024

USA/Belgium

General Mills acquires Edgard & Cooper

The American pet food manufacturer General Mills has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, one of Europe’s …

Suppliers2. May 2024

Synergies with a DIY and garden trade fair

11 per cent more visitors at Anido

The Belgian pet trade fair Anido, which took place in the Xpo congress centre in Kortrijk over two days at the end of February, attracted 4 906 …

Events12. March 2024

Belgium

Moderna appoints Alex Raes as CEO

Moderna Products in Belgium has appointed Alex Raes as its new CEO. He succeeds Bart Bonte, who becomes chairman of the board and remains as CEO …

Suppliers20. February 2024

Sonia Franck

Fediaf appoints new general secretary

Fediaf, the European pet industry association, has announced the appointment of Sonia Franck as new general secretary.Franck was general s…

Suppliers30. January 2024

16/17 October 2024

International Pet Conference in Brussels for the first time

The international pet sector comes together in Brussels for the International Pet Conference on 16 and 17 October. …

Events18. January 2024

New deal

United Petfood aims to acquire VPG

Dog and cat food manufacturer United Petfood of Belgium has announced that a share purchase agreement has been signed for the acquisition of …

Suppliers17. January 2024

Takeover

United Petfood acquires De Haan Petfood

The leading international pet food manufacturer United Petfood from Belgium has announced the takeover of De Haan Petfood. The Dutch company…

Suppliers22. December 2023

Grizo

Grizo going in new directions

Belgian family firm Grizo has opened an almost fully automated bird food factory in Moorslede, close to Kortrijk, with an annual production capacity …

Suppliers5/2023

62 000 storage spaces

Flamingo Pet Products moves into new premises

The Belgian wholesale company Flamingo Pet Products is moving to a new property. The new building in Olen, near the previous company …

Suppliers14. November 2023

Valuable partnership

Laroy Group supports therapy dogs

The Laroy Group is supporting three therapy dogs at Ghent University Hospital in Belgium with products to aid the wellbeing of the canines and the…

Suppliers26. September 2023

Belgian pet food

Growing steadily

The Belgian pet food and care market is growing steadily this year, thanks to the continuing stable demand for pet food and improving economic situation in the …

Distribution4/2023

Belgian trade show

Anido reports high level of bookings

The next edition of the Belgian trade show Anido will be held in Kortrijk on 25 and 26 February 2024. According to the organisers, 90 …

Events31. August 2023

Survey results

More pets in Belgium

At the end of May, the Belgian pet food industry association (acronym: BEPEFA) published the findings of a survey on the Belgian pet population. Between 26 …

Distribution29. June 2023

Expansion on its 90th birthday

Versele-Laga unveils new production line

The corporate history of the Versele family began back in 1932. It is a story that has spanned four generations and hundreds of committed …

Suppliers2. May 2023

Premiere in Belgium

Flamingo publishes first sustainability report

Sustainability is high on the agenda at Flamingo Pet Products, wholesaler of pet accessories in Geel (Belgium). With its first …

Suppliers6. April 2023

Merger of two wholesalers

ASP acquires Nagels Pet Products

ASP has announced the acquisition of Nagels Pet Products with effect from April, according to the Belgian pet magazine Pet & Garden Pro. Both …

Distribution16. March 2023

Tldoggycare

Out of love for dogs

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Kim Troch started her own business with a small 20 m² shop for dog accessories in the Belgian city of Mechelen.

Distribution1/2023

New partnership

United Petfood acquires a stake in Lider

United Petfood, an international manufacturer of dog- and cat food, announced its intention to acquire a stake in Turkish pet food producer…

Suppliers9. February 2023

Further support from investors

20 mio euros for Edgard & Cooper

Belgian pet food supplier Edgard & Cooper is to receive a further 20 mio euros in support from two investment funds, The Craftery and DLF …

Suppliers31. January 2023

Next stage of modernisation process

Aveve launches online shop

The Belgian agricultural trading group Aveve has linked the relaunch of its website to the opening of an online shop for food and garden and pet products…

Distribution24. January 2023

Going strong for 20 years

Versele-Laga extends cooperation with Loro Parque

Versele-Laga and the Loro Parque on Tenerife have renewed their cooperation for another four years. Versele-Laga has sponsored the…

Suppliers5. January 2023

Sales target of 75 mio euros by the end of the year

Edgard & Cooper on track for growth

Edgard & Cooper, the Belgian supplier of dog and cat food, has been one of the rising stars in the European pet food market in recent years …

Suppliers8. December 2022

Plant nos. 20 + 21

United Petfood takes over two facilities of Cargill

United Petfood, a Belgium-based leading international producer of pet food, has announced the acquisition of two facilities …

Suppliers1. December 2022

Sales director EMEA

Tomra Food appoints Christian Tougaard

Belgian company Tomra Food has appointed Christian Tougaard as regional sales director EMEA for Tomra Processed Food, part of Tomra Food. His…

Suppliers1. December 2022

Belgian pet supplies market

Increasing dog population is the main growth driver

53 per cent of Belgians own a pet and this figure is up sharply from 10 per cent in 2018. This is the finding of a survey by the…

Distribution25. October 2022

In pursuit of growth

Tom & Co. brings in former Lidl boss

The Belgian pet supplies retailer Tom & Co. appears to be serious in its intention to become one of the leading European players in pet …

Distribution20. October 2022

Belgium/United Kingdom

United Petfood acquires Gold Line Feeds

The Belgian pet food producer United Petfood has announced the takeover of the UK-based company Gold Line Feeds. The United Petfood Group …

Suppliers18. October 2022

Animal videos on social media

Versele-Laga draws attention to animal cruelty

On the occasion of the latest World Animal Day on 4 October, countless pet videos were again shared, clicked and commented on in …

Suppliers13. October 2022

Trade show for Benelux and northern France

4 400 visitors counted at Anido

The 22nd edition of the Anido trade fair, held in Kortrijk (Belgium) on 4 and 5 September, attracted 4 424 visitors from 17 countries, according to …

Events20. September 2022

Rosa Carbonell

Fediaf welcomes new president

At its congress earlier this summer, Fediaf welcomed its new president, Rosa Carbonell, who is head of veterinary advocacy in Europe at Nestlé Purina…

Suppliers13. September 2022

Change of distribution

Nobby starts direct sales in Belgium and France

The German company Nobby has now started direct selling in order to supply the Belgian and French pet market. The previous …

Suppliers8. September 2022

Belgium

Meet the experts at Anido

On 4 and 5 September, the Belgian pet trade show Anido takes place in Kortrijk. In the Meet the experts zone, visitors can attend inspirational sessions …

Events28. July 2022

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…

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

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

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

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

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

Distribution4-5/2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025