Maxi Zoo Italia and Arcaplanet form new Arcaplanet Group
The Fressnapf Group has now integrated its 144 Maxi Zoo locations in Italy into the network of the Italian specialist retail group Arcaplanet. This is reported by Fressnapf on its website and emphasises that the …
Exterior wall in the Ukrainian national colours
Vitakraft shows solidarity with Ukraine
The new high-bay warehouse of the German pet food manufacturer Vitakraft, which was inaugurated last autumn, is a building visible from afar…
Passed away at 75
Garth Merrick is dead
Garth Merrick, founder of the American company Merrick Pet Care, died in early March at the age of 75. He founded his company in 1988 in the family kitchen in…
Personalities
Central names Joyce McCarthy as general counsel
Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Joyce McCarthy will become general counsel of Central with effect from 4 April. …
Kormotech aims to launch fund
Aid for Ukrainian pets
The Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has resumed production in Lviv on the Ukrainian-Polish border, according to the company's LinkedIn page. …
Staff changes
Seven promotions at APPA
The American Pet Product Association (APPA) has announced seven staff promotions in a number of departments. Jennifer Skelley has been appointed vice …
About Cats & Dogs
New pet show in Utrecht
The trade show company Jaarbeurs in Utrecht in the Netherlands has unveiled a new pet show, About Cats & Dogs, which will take place on 5 and 6 November…
New corporate identity
Manna Pro Products to become Compana Pet Brands
On 1 March, the globally active company Manna Pro Products was renamed Compana Pet Brands. "As Manna Pro, our company has …
No relief in sight
Air freight significantly impacted by war in Ukraine
Supply chains are being exposed to further serious difficulties by the war in Ukraine. This could add complications for the …
Expanding pet food activities in APAC
Symrise acquires Wing Pet Food
Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavours, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients, has signed a purchase agreement for the 100 per cent a…