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PetQuip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA will no longer be trading with immediate effect. Post pandemic it became increasingly clear that it was an uphill …

Distribution5. February 2026

Event in Bucharest

Pet Food Trends 2026 in Romania

A Pet Food industry event is taking place on 5 February in Bucharest, Romania. The conference is aimed at pet industry professionals from the …

Events5. February 2026

Trends, technology and more

AFIA Pet Food Conference concludes

The American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) annual Pet Food Conference, held last month in conjunction with the International Production &…

Events5. February 2026

Three organisations recognised

Purina awards 200,000 euros to pet–human bond projects

Purina Europe has announced the winners of its latest BetterWithPets Prize, awarding grants totalling up to €200,000 over two…

Suppliers5. February 2026

Benelux and France

Anido 2026 looks back on a successful 24th edition

With 156 exhibitors and 4,612 visitors, Anido can look back on a successful 24th edition, according to a media statement. Once …

Events5. February 2026

Expansion in Romania

Kormotech focuses on European retail chains

Kormotech, an international family business with Ukrainian roots, is continuing to expand its presence in Romania. The brand was r…

Distribution3. February 2026

SOTI study on consumer expectations

Technology trends in retail

A new study by SOTI, a provider of software solutions for businesses, shows how technological developments and changing consumer behaviour are …

Suppliers3. February 2026

For all breeds and needs

A fresh look for Pooch & Mutt

Pooch & Mutt, the leading pet food and pet health brand within the Vafo Group, is unveiling a comprehensive redesign of its identity and packaging…

Suppliers3. February 2026

Intertextile Apparel

Pets and fashion meet in Shanghai

In China, the number of pet owners is increasing, as is the annual expenditure per pet, which could lead to astronomical growth and a pet market …

Events3. February 2026

Pet food

Austrian pet shops call for reduction in VAT

The Austrian pet trade is clearly in favour of reducing VAT on pet food. Due to rising costs in other sectors, a reduction in VAT would…

Suppliers3. February 2026

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

Argentina

Steadily growing

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

Distribution4-5/2025

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution4-5/2025

Kiriel

Four at once

The French garden centre chain, Kiriel, has opened four new stores in its home country. This brings…

Distribution4-5/2025

PetQuip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

Pet Food Trends 2026 in Romania

AFIA Pet Food Conference concludes

Purina awards 200,000 euros to pet–human bond projects

Anido 2026 looks back on a successful 24th edition

Kormotech focuses on European retail chains

Technology trends in retail

A fresh look for Pooch & Mutt

Pets and fashion meet in Shanghai

Austrian pet shops call for reduction in VAT

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