Mars Petcare announced Alanna McDonald as the regional president for its Mars Pet Nutrition division in North America. She joined the company on 21 November.McDonald is a senior leader with more than twenty years of …
More space for raw materials
Seitz Group expands its warehousing and production
German pet food manufacturer Seitz is expanding its warehouse and production capacity at the company’s headquarters close to …
Acquisition of 42 stores
Earth Wise Pet continues to expand
American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …
New draft bill before Spanish parliament
Spain aims to ban a wide variety of pets
Work is currently underway in Spain on a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, the new law will lay down the criteria to be met by …
Up to ten branches by Christmas
Discount chain launched in Denmark
Basalt is a new grocery discount chain launched by Salling, the Danish speciality retailer. Its aim is to offer goods at prices that are 15 per …
Distribution in Germany and Austria
Aqua United takes over Flipper distribution
The aquatics company Aqua United, which is based in Germany, has announced that it is to assume exclusive responsibility for …
Cooperation with MAGA under consideration
Fressnapf looking to invest in food production
Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH is considering a project-related minority joint venture with MAGA. The Fressnapf Group confirmed the news…
Plans for a facility in Vienna
Because Animals is heading to Austria
The US start-up company Because Animals, a Chicago-based specialist in the development of laboratory meat for pet food, has plans to establish…
Sustainability
Beco achieves B Corporation Certification
The British pet products company Beco has achieved B Corporation Certification. The company, which markets food, toys and accessories for …
Latest figures for Finnish retail group released
Double-digit growth for Musti Group
The Finnish retail chain Musti has released figures for the fiscal year ending on 30 September (1 October to 30 September).Net sales by the …