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Fressnapf Group acquires Jumper

European expansion goes on

Fressnapf Group acquires Jumper

The Fressnapf Group continues its European expansion with the acquisition of Jumper Groep. Europe's market leader in the pet industry acquires the currently second-largest specialist pet retailer in the Netherlands with…

Distribution15. November 2023

Flamingo Pet Products moves into new premises

62 000 storage spaces

Flamingo Pet Products moves into new premises

The Belgian wholesale company Flamingo Pet Products is moving to a new property. The new building in Olen, near the previous company …

Suppliers14. November 2023

Awards, nominations and new openings

Steep development of Jollyes

Awards, nominations and new openings

UK specialist retail chain Jollyes has been named Retail Chain of the Year by the Pet Industry Federation and was subsequently shortlisted for …

Distribution14. November 2023

Tiendanimal and Royal Canin go into schools

training programme

Tiendanimal and Royal Canin go into schools

The Spanish pet shop chain Tiendanimal is launching a new version of the Tiendanimal Educa training programme in collaboration with …

Suppliers14. November 2023

Christmas business dictated by price

Customer survey in Europe

Christmas business dictated by price

Ongoing inflation and high prices are shaping the buying behaviour of European shoppers. This is the verdict of a customer survey by retail …

Distribution9. November 2023

New Curli website

Switzerland

New Curli website

The Swiss dog harness specialist Curli has relaunched its website. As a reason for this move, the company cites ever more instant communication by smartphone as …

Suppliers9. November 2023

Hill’s net sales up

High growth in Q3 2023

Hill’s net sales up

The pet food producer Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary company of Colgate Palmolive, increased its net sales by 21.5 per cent to 1.06 bn dollars and its …

Suppliers9. November 2023

Burkhard Friedrichsen joins Alpha Pet

Former Trixie marketing director in new role

Burkhard Friedrichsen joins Alpha Pet

Alpha Pet Ventures, which claims to be Europe’s leading digital brand platform for premium pet food, has announced the appointment of Burkhard…

Suppliers7. November 2023

Woof Gang announces six new salons

Pet grooming franchise

Woof Gang announces six new salons

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leading franchisor of pet grooming in the United States, is expanding further, this time in Florida. After a …

Distribution7. November 2023

Suit against Nestlé Purina in the USA

Claims on both dog and cat food

Suit against Nestlé Purina in the USA

Nestlé Purina Petcare is currently facing a class action lawsuit in the USA. It is claimed that the company uses synthetic ingredients in pet …

Suppliers7. November 2023

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026