News from the pet industry

Celebrating a milestone

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Based in Biberach (Baden-Württemberg) in southern Germany, Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has passed its 150th anniversary milestone. The leading manufacturer of processing technology for food and also pet …

Suppliers3. October 2023

Premiere in Dallas/Georgia

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

The American retail giant Walmart has announced the opening of its first Walmart Pet Services Centre in Dallas (Georgia), according to …

Distribution28. September 2023

Interim chief executive officer

Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer

Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his…

Suppliers28. September 2023

Maxi Zoo

Swathe of openings in France

The French pet store chain Maxi Zoo, part of Germany’s Fressnapf Group, has announced the opening of a number of new stores.On 27 September, four …

Distribution28. September 2023

From retail to manufacturing

Peter Pritchard moves to Woof and Brew

Peter Pritchard, former chief executive of the store chain Pets at Home, has joined the board of the British pet drinks business Woof and Bre…

Suppliers26. September 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

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

25-27 October in Thailand

The sector comes together in Bangkok

The next edition of the Pet Fair South-East Asia will take place from 25 to 27 October. The three-day fair will offer the international pet …

Events21. September 2023

Dogs no longer on the menu

Indonesia taking action against pet cruelty

The city of Tomohon on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sending a clear signal against pet cruelty. In July, it prohibited the sale …

Distribution21. September 2023

Inflation in the euro zone

Inflation rate falls by 0.1 per cent

In August, inflation in the euro zone fell from 5.3 per cent in the previous month to 5.2 per cent, the Eurostat statistical office in …

Distribution21. September 2023

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

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

Distribution

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

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

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

Events

Artificial intelligence

AI in recruiting

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

Distribution2/2026

PetfoodIndex

Understanding the competitive position

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

Distribution2/2026

MicroHarvest

Major milestone

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

Suppliers2/2026

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer

Swathe of openings in France

Peter Pritchard moves to Woof and Brew

René Zimmermann becomes a member of the Aquaja sales team

Laroy Group supports therapy dogs

The sector comes together in Bangkok

Indonesia taking action against pet cruelty

Inflation rate falls by 0.1 per cent

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Steadily developing

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Record number of exhibitors highlights

AI in recruiting

Understanding the competitive position

Major milestone