Netherlands

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Netherlands

Capital: Amsterdam | Area: 41.800 km² |
Population (2024): 17.943 mio | GDP (2024): € 1 133.63 bn

pet study

A pet is part of life

Almost 9 out of 10 Dutch people have or have had a pet. This is according to the annual pet study conducted by the Dibevo association, among others.

Distribution04/2024

The Netherlands

Edupet opens education and animal welfare centre

Dutch company Edupet will officially open a new education and animal welfare centre in Lelystad on 18 October. It‘s located next to…

Suppliers17. September 2024

Ralf Stürznickel

IQI continues growth with new sales manager

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralf Stürznickel as its new Sales Manager. He joined IQI on …

Suppliers5. September 2024

Expansion

Fressnapf/Maxi Zoo launches in the Netherlands

Europe's leading pet retailer Fressnapf is now also flying the flag in the Netherlands. Following the takeover of Jumper, the …

Distribution8. August 2024

Rick Houtepen

IQI names new sales manager

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has appointed Rick Houtepen as its new sales manager. Houtepen has been working for IQI since 1 July. Before joining IQI…

Suppliers30. July 2024

29 November to 1 December

Dog fair in the Netherlands

From 29 November to 1 December, the Hond consumer fair will take place in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. The event will be accompanied by international …

Events9. July 2024

Piotr Postepski

New CCO at Protix

Protix, a leading company in insect-based ingredients for feed and food, has appointed Piotr Postepski as chief commercial officer (CCO) as of August.Postepski b…

Suppliers25. June 2024

"Own brands as a source of innovation"

PLMA Trade Show closes with positive figures

The organisers welcomed more than 17 000 visitors from over 125 countries to the PLMA International World of Private Label Trade Show …

Events4. June 2024

Positive ecological balance

Protix emphasises the sustainability of its products

Protix, a leading supplier of insect ingredients for feed and food based in the Netherlands, has presented the results of a l…

Suppliers2. May 2024

28 and 29 May in Amsterdam

PLMA expects almost 3 000 exhibitors at its trade fair

More than 2 950 exhibitors from more than 73 countries have been announced by the Private Label Manufacturers Association …

Events25. April 2024

Fit for the future

Beeztees opens a new logistics centre

The Dutch pet supplies company Beeztees and its German subsidiary Karlie have opened a new logistics centre in Waalwijk, just a few steps away…

Suppliers23. April 2024

Licence agreement with Mijten

Dr Pol comes to Europe

The Dutch-American vet Dr Jan Pol is the star of the National Geographic TV series The Incredible Dr Pol. He has now signed a long-term licence agreement …

Suppliers18. April 2024

„A starting point for a broader shift”

Prins Petfoods gets new sustainability certification

The Dutch pet food company Prins Petfoods has been awarded the newly launched sustainability certification by the Dutch online …

Suppliers16. April 2024

Protix supports new study

Insect ingredients reduce bad breath

A diet based on the black soldier fly improves dental health and reduces bad breath in dogs. This is according to the results of a recent study…

Suppliers12. March 2024

Succession plan

Marcel Bosch new managing director of Farm Food

On 1 January, Marcel Bosch took over at the helm of Dutch pet food manufacturer Farm Food Natural Dog Food in Nijverdal. “We are …

Suppliers8. February 2024

Additional funds of 37 mio euros

European Investment Bank support for Protix

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to supporting Protix in the expansion of its sustainable protein production. Protix is …

Suppliers25. January 2024

Consumer poll in the Netherlands

New award for Prins

Prins Pro Care Standard Fit, a dog food produced by Dutch pet food company Prins, has been declared the best pet food of the year 2023-2024 by consumers in the …

Suppliers25. January 2024

Falling prices for raw materials and energy

Vobra Special Petfoods drops prices

Vobra Special Petfoods, a Dutch pet food manufacturer, has lowered the price of its products as of 1 December. “The price cut is a direct …

Suppliers5. December 2023

European expansion goes on

Fressnapf Group acquires Jumper

The Fressnapf Group continues its European expansion with the acquisition of Jumper Groep. Europe's market leader in the pet industry acquires the …

Distribution15. November 2023

Netherlands trade show

Over 4 000 visitors at Dibevo

The Dutch pet trade show Dibevo was staged in Rijswijk on 8 and 9 October. According to the closing report of the organiser, Divebo Trade Fair 2023 …

Events26. October 2023

Looking after Scandinavian customers

René Zimmermann becomes a member of the Aquaja sales team

René Zimmermann will be looking after Scandinavian customers of the Dutch shop fitting company Aquaja.Zimmermann, …

Suppliers26. September 2023

Key account manager for France

Julian Hastings joins Aquaja

Julian Hastings has joined Dutch shopfitting company Aquaja as key account manager for France. The former owner and director of the UK aquatics company…

Suppliers3. August 2023

Koninklijke Hondenbescherming, Pets Place and Prins Petfoods join forces

Canine welfare in the Netherlands

Pets Place, Prins Petfoods and Koninklijke Hondenbescherming (Royal Association for the Protection of Dogs) are joining forces to improve canine …

Suppliers25. July 2023

20 000 SQM retail area

Hornbach opens 18th store in the Netherlands

Hornbach opened its 18th store in the Netherlands in Nijmegen today. The 20 000 m² store was constructed in just nine months and has a …

Distribution13. July 2023

Family firm in the Netherlands

Renske Natural Petfood celebrates 30 years

Renske Natural Petfood is regarded as a leading developer of natural food for dogs and cats. The family firm is proudly celebrating its …

Suppliers13. June 2023

November event in Leeuwarden

Extensive programme at Event Hond

Event Hond, the biggest dog trade show in the Netherlands, will be held from 24 to 26 November in Leeuwarden this year. Organised by the Dutch …

Events23. May 2023

International trade show in Amsterdam

World of Private Label

The PLMA’s 2023 World of Private Label, the leading international trade show for private label products, will take place on 23 and 24 May at the RAI …

Distribution16. March 2023

“Modern, personal customer service”

Velda sets out its new strategy

Velda director Elgar J.H. Veldhuis has explained to PET worldwide why the Dutch garden pond company decided at the end of last year to disband its …

Suppliers16. February 2023

Surprising move

Velda disbands its German sales team

Velda, the Dutch garden pond specialist, disbanded its sales team for Germany and Austria at the end of last year. The pet editorial team has l…

Suppliers14. February 2023

Entry into Dutch market

Voff acquires Energique

Voff Premium Pet Food in Sweden has announced its takeover of the Dutch manufacturer Energique. The acquisition is Voff’s first in the Netherlands and the …

Suppliers2. February 2023

New CFO Lynn De Proft

Protix adds to its management team

Protix, a leading supplier of insect-based proteins and lipids for pet and human food, has appointed Lynn De Proft as its chief financial officer…

Suppliers31. January 2023

Leeuwarden show from 25 to 27 November

All things canine

The annual Winner Dog Show, reportedly one of the biggest and oldest dog shows in the Netherlands, will take place in Leeuwarden from 25 to 27 November. It is …

Events1. November 2022

PLMA

New International Private Label Yearbook now available

The PLMA's new 2022 International Private Label Yearbook is now available. Developed in conjunction with Nielsen, it contains…

News23. June 2022

15 000 buyers and visitors from 120 countries

Great success for PLMA trade show

The International World of Private Label trade show of the Private Label Manufacturers Association took place once more from 31 May to 1 June. The…

Events9. June 2022

5 and 6 November

First details of new Dutch lifestyle event

The Dutch trade fair organiser Jaarbeurs has announced the first details of About Cats & Dogs, a new lifestyle event, scheduled for 5…

News21. April 2022

New store in Enschede

Hornbach growing in the Netherlands

DIY store chain Hornbach opened its 17th store in the Netherlands in Enschede on 30 March. The company has invested 33 mio euros in the store, …

News31. March 2022

First time in the Netherlands

Renske using Tetra Recart packaging

The Dutch pet food manufacturer, Renske Natural Petfood, has opted for Tetra Recart as its packaging solution. It claims to be the first pet …

News17. March 2022

2 500 m² in Venlo

Pets Place opens its biggest store to date

At the start of March, the Dutch pet store chain Pet's Place opened its biggest store yet in Venlo, according to the Belgian trade …

News15. March 2022

About Cats & Dogs

New pet show in Utrecht

The trade show company Jaarbeurs in Utrecht in the Netherlands has unveiled a new pet show, About Cats & Dogs, which will take place on 5 and 6 November…

Events8. March 2022

Modern training centre

Prins Petfoods builds training and animal welfare centre

In April, Dutch pet food company Prins Petfoods commences construction of its new Edupet training and animal welfare centre…

Suppliers3. March 2022

“Check that poo!”

Prins Petfoods launches health campaign

Under the motto "Check that poo!", Prins Petfoods is launching an informative, inspiring and surprising campaign this spring about…

Suppliers1. February 2022

Goodies for both humans and animals

Prins Foundation donates Christmas gift boxes

The Prins Foundation is donating hundreds of Christmas gift boxes this month to dog and cat owners who could use a helping hand. The …

Suppliers14. December 2021

Ruinemans Aquarium and Landman Hoevelaken

Ruinemans merges companies

The aquatics company Ruinemans has expanded its assortment to include dog chews and related products following the acquisition of Landman Hoevelaken last…

Suppliers7. December 2021

Last-minute cancellation

PLMA cancels private label show

The international World of Private Label trade show of the international private label manufacturers' association PLMA has been cancelled due to the…

Events16. November 2021

New launch in the Netherlands

Dibevo Trade Fair welcomed 3 815 visitors

The first physical Dibevo Trade Fair took place on 10 and 11 October. In the closing report of the organiser, it was stated that 3 815 …

Events26. October 2021

Unique holiday resort for dog lovers

Prins Petfoods offers holiday homes

Prins Petfoods has announced the opening of Prins Plaza; a large meeting centre and play paradise for dogs and their owners at Erve Raewyck …

Suppliers12. October 2021

Initiative by Prins Petfoods

Campaign for children and pets

Together with children and family trainer and dog behaviour therapist Cindy van Dorst of Dierbare Ontmoetingen, Prins Petfoods has brought out a …

Suppliers9. September 2021

The Netherlands

Dibevo announces trade fair in October

"A Dibevo trade fair will be held on 10 and 11 October in Rijswijk, with physical stands, visitors and exhibitors who can engage in s…

Events22. April 2021

Netherlands/Austria

Velda cooperates with M&B Handelsagentur

On 1 March, M&B Handelsagentur assumed responsibility for distributing the products of Dutch garden pond company Velda in Austria. …

Suppliers16. March 2021

"They are there for you"

Prins Petfoods supports the trade

To support its retail partners and increase their visibility during the coronavirus crisis, Dutch pet food producer Prins Petfoods has launched …

Suppliers11. February 2021

The Netherlands

New generation to take the lead at Prins Petfoods

Lies Verkade and Wil Mulders will step down as board members of Prins Petfoods on 1 February to make way for a new generation of …

Suppliers2. February 2021

Netherlands

Vobra opens a new factory

Vobra Special Petfoods is expanding its operations with a new factory next to its existing factory in Veghel. This will increase the company's production …

Suppliers19. January 2021

The Netherlands

Frank van Zutphen to leave Renske

Frank van Zutphen will leave the Dutch pet food supplier Renske Natural Petfood by the end of this year after 7 years of serving as the company's …

Suppliers12. November 2020

Netherlands

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

On 1 October, Prins Petfoods celebrated the official opening of the company's 900 m² visitor centre in Veenendaal. "The family business is …

Suppliers6. October 2020

The Netherlands

Jumper aims to expand

In the next two years, the Dutch pet supplies company Dierensuper Jumper intends to open twenty new stores, according to reports by Dutch media sources. The …

Suppliers2. July 2020

Effective from 1 July

Beaphar acquires Primeval

The Dutch pet healthcare specialist Beaphar has taken over the activities of Primeval with effect from 1 July. Primeval has developed food supplements for…

Suppliers2. July 2020

The Netherlands

First pet quality mark awarded

Frans and Anjo Brock of the Dutch pet company Dierenwelzijncentrum in t'Veld are the first to have been awarded the Martin Gaus quality mark for …

Distribution10. June 2020

Ban on dogs with short snouts

Dutch dog breeders receive a warning

Since March 2019, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality has banned the breeding of dogs with short snouts. Despite this, …

News14. April 2020

Netherlands

Farm Food invites visitors to its new premises

Farm Food is opening the doors to its new premises in Nijverdal to anyone wanting to visit on 21-22 March.In November last year, Farm…

Suppliers20. February 2020

Netherlands

Hornbach opens a new store in Duiven

The new opening in Duiven brings the total number of Hornbach outlets in the Netherlands to 15 and is also the 160th store in nine European …

Distribution4. February 2020

Netherlands

De Bosrand builds its 5th store

The construction of the new garden centre belonging to the family-run chain De Bosrand in Oegstgeest, south-west of Amsterdam, is progressing quickl…

Distribution5. December 2019

The Netherlands

Dibevo with larger show floor and free catering

The Dibevo Trade Fair will be held on 6 and 7 October at the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, Netherlands. Due to the increased demand for …

Events4. June 2019

Expansion

Prins Petfoods takes over the Martin Gaus Academy

Prins Petfoods has taken over the Martin Gaus Academy to bring education to an even higher level. Improving animal welfare through…

Suppliers26. March 2019

The Netherlands

Award for Welkoop

Welkoop, the speciality pet and garden supplies chain, has received a Dutch Pet Award as best pet supplies chain in the Netherlands. The eleven-strong jury based …

Distribution6. December 2018

The Netherlands

Prins Petfoods launches Health Coach project

Prins Petfoods in Veenendaal is going to train coaches who can help with everyday matters concerning pets. Among other things, the …

Suppliers6. December 2018

Acquisition

Versele-Laga acquires Higgins Premium Pet Foods

Versele-Laga has announced that it has acquired The Higgins Group Corp., a companion bird and small animal food manufacturer located…

Suppliers15. November 2018

Netherlands

Dibevo show at the start of October

The foremost Dutch trade show for the pet supplies sector, Dibevo, takes place on 8 and 9 October in the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk. Contrary to …

Events29. September 2017

Dierenvreugd

Phoenix from the Netherlands

Having experienced some tough times, the Dutch pet store chain Dierenvreugd is now rising like a phoenix from the ashes and regaining its former dynami…

Distribution4/2014