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Nutramax and ADM extend their distribution partnership

Health solutions for pets

Nutramax and ADM extend their distribution partnership

Nutramax, located in Lancaster (USA), and ADM, which has a number of sites globally, are extending their long-standing distribution partnership. The companies intend to jointly distribute some Nutramax brands in Europe …

Suppliers17. October 2023

Voff acquires Carnibest

10th acquisition

Voff acquires Carnibest

Voff Premium Pet Food has announced its acquisition of Carnibest, a Dutch manufacturer of barf (bones and raw food) for dogs and cats with sales markets in …

Suppliers12. October 2023

PetQuip announces the winners

Awards

PetQuip announces the winners

At the start of October, the UK trade association PetQuip held its annual awards ceremony following the Pats Telford trade show. The event recognised …

Events12. October 2023

A story of tenacity and determination

New book

A story of tenacity and determination

Jim Dougherty, founder of PetSmart and Petsense by Tractor Supply, has just published his latest book: Pet Project – How a simple idea …

Suppliers12. October 2023

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

Significant debt and stagnant sales

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

The US store chain Petco is one of a number of retailers to be threatened by bankruptcy this year, according to a report in industry magazine Retail …

Distribution5. October 2023

Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet

Takeover in United Kingdom

Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet

The UK retail group Pet Family has acquired the Astrapet chain of shops.Established 30 years ago as a small retail business, Astrapet has since …

Distribution5. October 2023

Suziria opens a new wholesale warehouse

8 000 sqm in Kyiv region

Suziria opens a new wholesale warehouse

The Ukrainian wholesaler Suziria Distribution has opened a new wholesale warehouse covering over 8 000 m² in the Kyiv region. Preparing and …

Suppliers5. October 2023

Successful edition of Pats Telford

United Kingdom trade show

Successful edition of Pats Telford

The UK trade show Pats Telford was staged on 1 and 2 October, with more than 260 companies and brands appearing in the three halls of the Telford…

Events5. October 2023

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

Plans to expand in Belgium

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

The English pet retailer Pet Family, which operates Pets Corner, has purchased a 30 per cent share of Cats and Dogs, a family-owned …

Distribution3. October 2023

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

United States

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

The US pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has opened its 300th store. The company has continued its expansion in 2023, extending its …

Distribution3. October 2023

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

AI in recruiting

Artificial intelligence

AI in recruiting

Why the human factor is becoming a strategic advantage for Europe and why recruitment will not …

Distribution2/2026

Understanding the competitive position

PetfoodIndex

Understanding the competitive position

In a market with more than 230 competing brands, storytelling and transparency are valuable …

Distribution2/2026

Major milestone

MicroHarvest

Major milestone

MicroHarvest selects the Eastern Germany Leuna for its first large-scale production plant to build …

Suppliers2/2026