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Kiwoko supports dog and cat adoptions

Campaign in Madrid

Kiwoko supports dog and cat adoptions

In Madrid alone, 6 340 pets have been adopted in the last year. The figure is made up of 3 138 dogs and 3 202 cats. Spanish pet store chain Kiwoko is participating in the new campaign "Conóceme y Adóptame" (English: …

Suppliers23. February 2023

PET worldwide seeks Product of the Year

Online poll

PET worldwide seeks Product of the Year

In the latest issue of PET worldwide, the stand-out products in the pet supplies sector are once again vying for the Product of the Year …

Distribution21. February 2023

Superzoo and Pet Fair SEA work together

International cooperation

Superzoo and Pet Fair SEA work together

The organisers of the US trade show Superzoo (16-18 August in Las Vegas) and Pet Fair South East Asia (25-27 October in Bangkok) have …

Events21. February 2023

35.27 mio tons of pet food

Impressive figures

35.27 mio tons of pet food

In its report Agri-Food Outlook 2023, the US company Alltech states that international production of pet food exceeded a volume of 35.27 mio tons in 2022…

Suppliers21. February 2023

Fressnapf Switzerland continues to grow

134.85 mio Swiss francs

Fressnapf Switzerland continues to grow

With overall turnover of 134.85 mio Swiss francs (approx. 136.6 mio euros), Fressnapf marked a successful end to the last financial year in …

Distribution21. February 2023

New issue of PET worldwide available now

First issue of the year

New issue of PET worldwide available now

Sustainability is at the heart of the new issue. “Something is happening, but more could be done, when it comes to sustainability in the …

Suppliers16. February 2023

Velda sets out its new strategy

“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

L Catterton invests in Partner Pet

Freeze-dried pet food from China

L Catterton invests in Partner Pet

Private equity company L Catterton has invested in Partner Pet, a leading Chinese company in the freeze-dried premium pet food sector. Partner …

Suppliers16. February 2023

Velda disbands its German sales team

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

Nestlé Purina buys pet treats factory from Red Collar

22nd facility owned and operated by Purina in the US

Nestlé Purina buys pet treats factory from Red Collar

Nestlé Purina Petcare has announced plans to acquire the pet treats factory of Red Collar Pet Foods in Miami, Oklahoma, from …

Suppliers14. February 2023

“We believe in quality“

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

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

All time high in cat ownership

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

Steadily growing

Argentina

Steadily growing

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

Distribution4-5/2025

Not so bad at all

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