News from the pet industry

strategic change of name

Worldwise changes name to Petwise

Worldwise, an American supplier of pet products, has announced a strategic change of name to Petwise. The company says this ushers in a new growth chapter, operational improvements and increased engagement with its p…

Suppliers26. October 2023

Netherlands trade show

Over 4 000 visitors at Dibevo

The Dutch pet trade show Dibevo was staged in Rijswijk on 8 and 9 October. According to the closing report of the organiser, Divebo Trade Fair 2023 …

Events26. October 2023

Automatic delivery of pet supplies

Zooplus introduces subscription model

Zooplus is broadening its offering for pet owners by adding a subscription model for the delivery of pet supplies. The Zooplus subscription …

Distribution24. October 2023

Personnel

Christoph Heyn to join Mars Petcare as chief digital officer

Mars has announced that Christoph Heyn, current global vice-president of digital at Ikea, will join the company as …

Suppliers24. October 2023

Acquisition

IQI Trusted Petfood joins OSI Group

With effect from 18 October, IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients, a provider of premium ingredients to the pet food industry, has joined OSI Group, …

Suppliers24. October 2023

Inflation in the euro zone

Inflation rate falls to 4.3 per cent

As reported by the Eurostat statistical office in Luxembourg on Wednesday following a second estimate, the inflation rate fell in September to …

Suppliers24. October 2023

200 000 customer packages per week

Zooplus opens logistics hub in Czech Republic

Europe’s leading online pet supplies retailer Zooplus and contract logistics service provider GXO Logistics opened a new logistics hub…

Distribution19. October 2023

Four-yearly rotation

Interzoo refreshes its exhibition advisory committee

Every four years, Interzoo refreshes its exhibition advisory committee consisting of exhibitors and trade visitors to the show…

Events19. October 2023

Prof. Dr Jürgen Zentek

Seitz Group adds to its scientific advisory board

German pet food manufacturer Seitz has added an internationally renowned scientist to its scientific advisory board. Dr Jürgen …

Suppliers19. October 2023

Study

Dynamics of cross-border marketplaces in Europe

In the last year, sales across the entire cross-border e-commerce market in Europe including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and …

Distribution19. October 2023

Comment

A room full of people

In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the i…

Distribution

Trixie-Central I langversion

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen …

Suppliers

Copenhagen

A Nordic summit with global reach

This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of …

Events

Mintel

From the bowl to preventive care

Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new…

Distribution4/2026

India International Pet Trade Fair

Record attendance in New Delhi

The 16th edition of the India International Pet Trade Fair and the 7th edition of Aquagic …

Events4/2026

cats market

Half the value, half the shelf?

Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether …

Distribution4/2026

Worldwise changes name to Petwise

Over 4 000 visitors at Dibevo

Zooplus introduces subscription model

Christoph Heyn to join Mars Petcare as chief digital officer

IQI Trusted Petfood joins OSI Group

Inflation rate falls to 4.3 per cent

Zooplus opens logistics hub in Czech Republic

Interzoo refreshes its exhibition advisory committee

Seitz Group adds to its scientific advisory board

Dynamics of cross-border marketplaces in Europe

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A room full of people

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

A Nordic summit with global reach

From the bowl to preventive care

Record attendance in New Delhi

Half the value, half the shelf?