News from the pet industry

Christian Kolarik

Coveris appoints a new CEO

Packaging manufacturer Coveris has appointed Christian Kolarik as its new CEO. His predecessor, Jakob A. Mosser, will assume the role of executive chairman. After selling off the Rigid and Americas divisions in 2018, …

Suppliers19. January 2023

Switzerland/France

Agrobiothers acquires Bogar

The French manufacturer Agrobiothers has acquired Bogar, a company based in Wallisellen in Switzerland. “Both companies will continue to focus on their …

Suppliers17. January 2023

150 m² store near Hamburg

Hunter opens a new brand store

Pet accessories company Hunter has opened its third brand store in Germany. The company already operates 30 such brand stores worldwide. In its new …

Distribution17. January 2023

Thorsten Laing

Das Futterhaus appoints a new expansion manager

Thorsten Laing has joined German speciality retailer Das Futterhaus, where he will oversee the company’s expansion. He succeeds …

Distribution17. January 2023

Plans to open 200 locations across the country

Woof Gang Bakery expands into Canada

The leading pet service franchise company Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming aims to expand into Canada with opening of its first store in the …

Distribution12. January 2023

APPA survey

Where do pet owners shop?

The US industry association, the American Pet Products Association (APPA), has brought out a study looking at the impact of the economic situation on pet …

Suppliers12. January 2023

Cooperation with the Broad Institute

Mars Petcare creates database of dog and cat genomes

Mars Petcare is partnering with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a world leader in the genetic and molecular analysis of…

Suppliers12. January 2023

Petspiration Group acquired

Woolworths Group enters the pet supplies business

The Sydney-based Woolworths Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a 55 per cent equity interest in Petspiration Group, a …

Distribution10. January 2023

Eurostat

Inflation rate falls slightly in euro zone

Inflation in the euro zone dropped to 9.2 per cent in December after being up at 10.1 per cent the previous month. This was the news from…

Suppliers10. January 2023

New study

Online retailing in the USA

Last year, online sales of pet products in the USA attained a volume of 30.7 bn dollars, accounting for 36 per cent of overall sales. This information …

Distribution10. January 2023