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Pet trade grows by 29 per cent

Pet accessories in Italy

Pet trade grows by 29 per cent

In the Italian pet sector, sales of pet accessories increased by 29 per cent in value terms last year, although the last quarter saw growth of a "mere" 7.5 per cent. This was revealed in a study by the Italian…

News15. February 2022

High expectations for Expozoo in Paris

France

High expectations for Expozoo in Paris

The Expozoo pet supplies show is expected to take place in Paris from 11 to 13 March. 300 exhibitors are expected to attend from all over …

News15. February 2022

Recognition for aquatics companies

“Brands of the Century”

Recognition for aquatics companies

The German aquatics companies Eheim, Juwel Aquarium and Tetra have been recognised with the "Brand of the Century" award. They are thus…

News15. February 2022

Tom & Co. continues to grow

New store opens in France

Tom & Co. continues to grow

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has opened its 16th franchise store in Arras in northern France. Occupying a retail area of over 570 m², the …

News10. February 2022

Protix raises 50 mio euros in equity

Proceeds for further international expansion

Protix raises 50 mio euros in equity

The Dutch expert in insect-based ingredients, Protix, has raised 50 mio euros in equity for its international growth. The new funding, which …

News10. February 2022

Eheim to miss Interzoo

“Participation this time is too risky”

Eheim to miss Interzoo

The aquatics company Eheim will not exhibit at Interzoo this year. "Due to the coronavirus pandemic and high level of infections globally, the company …

News10. February 2022

Cats for Future nominated for award

European Week for Waste Reduction

Cats for Future nominated for award

Cats for Future is an initiative supporting environmentally aware, sustainable cat owning. Its main aim is to draw attention to the …

News8. February 2022

Cranswick acquires Grove Pet Foods

United Kingdom

Cranswick acquires Grove Pet Foods

Cranswick, a leading food producer and supplier of high-quality fresh foods, has acquired the dog food manufacturer Grove Pet Foods. Grove Pet F…

News8. February 2022

J.M. Smucker expands board of directors

USA

J.M. Smucker expands board of directors

Manufacturer J.M. Smucker announced the appointment of Jonathan E. Johnson to the management board. This increases the number of board …

News8. February 2022

Lowe’s and Petco to cooperate

Store-in-store concept in the USA

Lowe’s and Petco to cooperate

DIY chain Lowe's and the pet store chain Petco have announced a pilot programme for a store-in-store concept. According to a press release, …

News3. February 2022

“We believe in quality“

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

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On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

All time high in cat ownership

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

Distribution4-5/2025

Steadily growing

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Not so bad at all

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Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025