News from the pet industry

Pats Sandown

Successful spring show

The UK pet trade show Pats in Sandown on 26 and 27 March was attended by 150 companies and brands. The organisers report great success along with satisfied exhibitors and visitors, but did not disclose visitor numbers…

Events4. April 2023

SPECIALIST RETAIL BRAND OF THE YEAR

Award for Eheim

This year, 62 brands were honoured with the Plus X Award. The spectrum covered a wide range of industries and product groups, from electronics, smartphones, …

Suppliers4. April 2023

Far-reaching consequences for the pet sector

Spain passes a new animal welfare bill

The Spanish Congress has narrowly passed a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, it provides for a positive list of pets that may be …

Distribution30. March 2023

Visas being issued once more

Cips expects to host international visitors

Since 15 March, China has begun issuing all types of visas for foreigners again. This has been reported by the organisers of the 26th …

Events30. March 2023

Successful fair concept

International growth for Iberzoo/Propet in Madrid

The seventh edition of the Spanish pet supplies show Iberzoo/Propet in Madrid, which closed on 24 March, hosted 18 970 trade …

Events30. March 2023

Vote to have a chance of winning

Only a few days left to vote

PET worldwide is looking for the Product of the Year 2022/2023 and voting is already well under way. The latest issue of PET worldwide features the …

Distribution28. March 2023

Zoomark International

“Over 1 000 exhibitors from 53 countries”

Compared with previous years, Zoomark 2023 will occupy an exhibition area of 68 000 m² over six halls (21, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, plus the…

Events28. March 2023

Fiscal 2022/2023

Hornbach grows by 6.3 per cent

The DIY store and garden centre operator Hornbach substantially increased its sales in fiscal 2022/23. The company announced that net sales of …

Distribution28. March 2023

Global Pet Expo

Winners of the New Products Showcase Awards recognised

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of the …

Events28. March 2023

Expansion

Das Futterhaus opens three new stores

The pet store chain Das Futterhaus, which has over 400 stores in Germany and Austria, has opened three new stores in March. These are in Kiel …

Distribution23. March 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 …