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Nicola Dechamps passes away at the age of 66

Fressnapf Group in mourning

Nicola Dechamps passes away at the age of 66

The Fressnapf Group is mourning the loss of veteran administrative board member Nicola "Nic" Dechamps, who passed away on 9 January at the age of 66.Nic Dechamps began his career in the pet supplies sector at …

News13. January 2022

Success story from the US

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Success story from the US

The US franchise company Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming had opened its 150th location by the end of 2021. The company is regarded as one of the most …

News13. January 2022

Urban Pup.com makes it dance

Supplier to the Scottish Football Association

Urban Pup.com makes it dance

The British fashion specialist for dogs, Urban Pup.com, has been appointed official supplier to the Scottish Football Association to supply a range of…

News13. January 2022

Anido postponed to September

Concern about Omikron

Anido postponed to September

The Belgian trade fair Anido, originally scheduled for February, will be postponed to 4 and 5 September. This was announced by the fair organiser …

News11. January 2022

Collar Company achieves ISO 9001 certification

Valid for 3 years

Collar Company achieves ISO 9001 certification

The Ukraine-based Collar Company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, confirming that all its management and production …

News11. January 2022

Manna Pro acquires Oxbow

USA

Manna Pro acquires Oxbow

The US pet product manufacturer Manna Pro Products has acquired Oxbow Animal Health, a 30-year-old supplier of premium products for small animals. John How…

News11. January 2022

Management changes at Terra Canis

Germany

Management changes at Terra Canis

Pet food manufacturer Terra Canis has started the new year with a change at the top. Dr Marcus Vogler, managing director of the company since May …

News11. January 2022

Viridea introduces private label goods for pets

Italy

Viridea introduces private label goods for pets

The Italian garden centre chain Viridea recently continued its expansion with a new store in Florence. Another centre is scheduled …

News6. January 2022

New stores for the Lagerhaus retail chain

Austria

New stores for the Lagerhaus retail chain

Lagerhaus, the Austrian retailer, continues to increase its number of stores as well as enlarging and modernising existing locations. The …

News6. January 2022

Trixie celebrates its 10th anniversary in the UK

“Trixieversary offers” throughout 2022

Trixie celebrates its 10th anniversary in the UK

The year 2022 marks an important milestone for Trixie as the Germany-based company celebrates 10 years since commencing direct …

News4. January 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