News from the pet industry

First quarter of 2022/2023

Hornbach increases sales further

The Hornbach Group, an internationally active organisation, increased its sales in the first quarter of 2022/23 (1 March to 31 May) compared with the record figures of the previous year. Group sales grew by 8.1 per cent…

Distribution30. June 2022

Terra Canis under new management

Olena Topilnytska succeeds Birgitta Ornau

Olena Topilnytska is assuming the position of chief commercial officer at Terra Canis on 1 July. She succeeds company founder Birgitta …

Suppliers30. June 2022

Successful strategy

ZG Raiffeisen expands cooperations

The ZG Raiffeisen Group, based in Karlsruhe in south-western Germany, continued to do well in the 2021 financial year with its strategy of …

Distribution30. June 2022

Aiming to double sales in five years

Tomra targeting continued strong growth

At its capital market day in Mülheim-Kärlich on 23 June, Tomra presented plans to accelerate its advance to a sustainable future and to …

Suppliers28. June 2022

General meeting and conference

Over 130 delegates at Fediaf in Brussels

On 22 and 23 June, the European pet food industry association, Fediaf, convened its first live conference and extraordinary general meeting…

Suppliers28. June 2022

Online shop and information

Maxi Zoo launches mobile app

The retailer Maxi Zoo France, part of the Fressnapf Group, has launched its mobile app. The launch was accompanied by the unveiling of the newly …

Distribution28. June 2022

Positive mood

Interzoo harks back to pre-pandemic times

The first Interzoo since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic was characterised by a happy, positive mood and at times even a touch of …

News23. June 2022

PLMA

New International Private Label Yearbook now available

The PLMA's new 2022 International Private Label Yearbook is now available. Developed in conjunction with Nielsen, it contains…

News23. June 2022

Former Equipet branches

Maxi Zoo Ireland on course to expand

With two new stores opening in Blackpool and Mahon, the Maxi Zoo Ireland chain is continuing to expand. The stores, both former branches of …

News23. June 2022

Bloomberg report

New rumours about Champion Petfoods

The Canadian pet food manufacturer Champion Petfoods is exploring options including a potential sale, according to Bloomberg. An acquisition …

News23. June 2022

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

Distribution4-5/2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025

Hornbach increases sales further

Olena Topilnytska succeeds Birgitta Ornau

ZG Raiffeisen expands cooperations

Tomra targeting continued strong growth

Over 130 delegates at Fediaf in Brussels

Maxi Zoo launches mobile app

Interzoo harks back to pre-pandemic times

New International Private Label Yearbook now available

Maxi Zoo Ireland on course to expand

New rumours about Champion Petfoods

Exclusively for subscribers

“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Steadily growing

Not so bad at all