News from the pet industry

Founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care

Bruce Casalis appointed chair of PIF

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced Bruce Casalis as its new chair. Founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care (www.bruces.dog) in 2008, Casalis has been a board director of the PIF since 2018 and is a recognised …

Distribution19. January 2023

Brit products in Switzerland

Allco expands collaboration with Covetrus

Via its Swiss distribution partner Covetrus, Allco is now offering Swiss pet retailers Brit Care Cat pet food and Brit Fresh for dogs from…

Suppliers19. January 2023

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 …

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