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Thule acquires Curli

Founders remain on board

Thule acquires Curli

Thule has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based Curli AG. Over the past decade, Curli has established a leading position in high-quality dog harnesses, which are sold in approximately 60 countries. The product …

Suppliers10. May 2026

Tom & Co Group announces two C-level appointments

New CFO & CDO

Tom & Co Group announces two C-level appointments

The Tom & Co Group has announced two strategic appointments within its executive committee in a press release. Antoine …

Distribution7. May 2026

Hills releases World of the Kitten Report

A guide for the critical first year

Hills releases World of the Kitten Report

Hill’s Pet Nutrition just released its first World of the Kitten Report, which highlights kittenhood as a critical one-year developmental …

Suppliers7. May 2026

Norway's pet industry gathered for its 18th annual fair

ZooExpo

Norway's pet industry gathered for its 18th annual fair

The 18th ZooExpo took place on 21 and 22 March at X Meeting Point in Skjetten near Oslo. Organised by the Norwegian Pet …

Events7. May 2026

Pet Flavors names interim CEO

Loïc Le Hir de Fallois

Pet Flavors names interim CEO

Pet Flavors has announced the appointment of Dr. Loïc Le Hir de Fallois, PhD, as interim chief executive officer.Dr. Le Hir de Fallois is a chemist by…

Suppliers7. May 2026

Win a free trip to Bangkok or Shanghai

Pet Fair Asia

Win a free trip to Bangkok or Shanghai

The Pet Fair Asia team is headed for Interzoo in Nuremberg, Germany from 12-15 May. At their booth, they will be raffling a free trip to one …

Events7. May 2026

Versele-Laga is becoming Versele and aims to become the market leader

Reorientation and innovation

Versele-Laga is becoming Versele and aims to become the market leader

As one of the leading suppliers of pet food and care products, Versele-Laga is embarking on a new strategic …

Suppliers6. May 2026

Arken Zoo continues to expand its presence

Third branch in Umeå

Arken Zoo continues to expand its presence

The focus is on brick-and-mortar retail in Sweden: Arken Zoo is moving into the Avion Shopping Centre in Umeå – the opening will take …

Distribution5. May 2026

Purina donated US$33.8 million to charity

In 2025

Purina donated US$33.8 million to charity

In 2025, the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continued its long-standing commitment to pets and people, providing $24.3 million in cash …

Suppliers5. May 2026

Hill’s invites to the Global Symposium

Free, virtual continuing education

Hill’s invites to the Global Symposium

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hosting its ‘2026 Hill’s Global Symposium’ this June, a major, free global continuing education event for vets, …

Suppliers5. May 2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

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

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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

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

2.5% growth

Italy

2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their …

Distribution03/2026