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Hornbach achieves significant sales growth

Half-year figures

Hornbach achieves significant sales growth

The Hornbach Group increased its consolidated sales by 5.1 per cent to 3 292.4 mio euros in the first half of the year (March 1 to August 31) (previous year: 3 132.2 mio euros). Based on the development in the first …

News5. October 2021

Over 190 exhibitors at PATS Telford

Return to normality

Over 190 exhibitors at PATS Telford

After the lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, normality is gradually returning to the UK pet supplies sector. PATS Telford, held close to…

News30. September 2021

New Products Awards revealed

PATS Telford

New Products Awards revealed

In keeping with custom, PATS Telford honoured the originators of innovative new products in various categories at this year's show also. The jury, …

News30. September 2021

Worldwise acquired

New deal in the US

Worldwise acquired

The private equity investment fund Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP) has acquired the American pet supplies specialist Worldwise. Headquartered in …

News30. September 2021

Pet Fair Asia to be postponed to 2022

Short-term decision

Pet Fair Asia to be postponed to 2022

Due to the renewed problematic corona development in numerous provinces in China, the organisers of the Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai had to …

News28. September 2021

EQT offers 470 euros per Zooplus share

Takeover drama

EQT offers 470 euros per Zooplus share

Zooplus has revealed that the voluntary public takeover bid by EQT is to be 470 euros per share. This equates to an increase of 10 euros per …

News28. September 2021

Platinum Equity acquires Petmate

USA

Platinum Equity acquires Petmate

Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of Petmate. Financial terms were not disclosed. Petmate CEO Alice Tillett will continue to lead the …

News28. September 2021

Mars Petcare expands production plant

Over USD 350 mio invested

Mars Petcare expands production plant

With two additional production lines plus the construction of a new warehouse, Mars Petcare is expanding and modernising its existing …

News28. September 2021

Fountain Vest Partners aim to acquire Ziwi

New Zealand/Hong Kong

Fountain Vest Partners aim to acquire Ziwi

The Hong-Kong-based private equity firm Fountain Vest Partners is planning to acquire pet food manufacturer Ziwi. Financial terms of the …

News28. September 2021

Voff acquires Carne’s Doggi

Sweden/Germany

Voff acquires Carne’s Doggi

Swedish pet food manufacturer Voff Premium Pet Food has acquired the company Carne's Doggi, which is based in Bassum near Bremen and produces the …

News23. September 2021

“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 …

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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 …

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