News from the pet industry

Study on the carbon footprint of pet food

Omni criticises BBC report

Dry pet food based on kibble is responsible for seven times fewer carbon emissions compared with wet food or fresh home-made food. Animal proteins such as beef and chicken are among the ingredients that create the …

Suppliers13. December 2022

Start-up partnership

WZF working with Watt Global Media

For the Petfood Forum 2023, organiser Watt Global Media has announced a new partnership with the organiser of Interzoo, Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft …

Events13. December 2022

National Pet College in the UK

Courses for the hospitality industry

The UK’s National Pet College is targeting the hospitality industry with a new course, highlighting the benefits of becoming dog-friendly. This…

Distribution13. December 2022

Acquisitions in Bulgaria and Croatia

Pet Network International widens its market presence

The Croatia-based pet store chain Pet Network International (PNI), which already operates in five countries in south-eastern …

Distribution8. December 2022

3.5 bn dollars predicted

Canadian pet supplies market grows rapidly

By the end of 2022, sales of dog and cat food by Canadian retailers will pass the 3.5-billion-dollar mark. This equates to an increase of…

Suppliers8. December 2022

Sales target of 75 mio euros by the end of the year

Edgard & Cooper on track for growth

Edgard & Cooper, the Belgian supplier of dog and cat food, has been one of the rising stars in the European pet food market in recent years …

Suppliers8. December 2022

First 24/7 self-service pet store

Placek Group: We set the trend

The Czechia-based Placek Group is taking a new approach. Today, 6 December, the pet retailer is opening the first self-service pet store in Europe …

Distribution6. December 2022

New store in Zagreb

Zoocity opens its first XXL pet store

Zoocity, the leading pet retailer in Croatia with 35 pet stores, has opened its first XXL-format store in Zagreb. The store covers a floor s…

Distribution6. December 2022

New business unit

Coveris opens recycling centre

The packaging company Coveris, based in Austria, has opened a new business unit called Recover. Recover will operate as an autonomous company and …

Suppliers6. December 2022

Plant nos. 20 + 21

United Petfood takes over two facilities of Cargill

United Petfood, a Belgium-based leading international producer of pet food, has announced the acquisition of two facilities …

Suppliers1. December 2022

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 …