News from the pet industry

Acquisition of Fidovet

UR Group starts pet food production

The Italian company UR Group, which has over 50 Petfarm stores and specialises in software solutions and digital offerings, is putting more money into the pet sector. It has now acquired 100 per cent of the shares in …

Distribution29. November 2022

Austrian Retail Innovation Awards

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Retail companies based in Austria recently received recognition with the Austrian Retail Innovation Awards 2022. The awards were presented by the …

Distribution29. November 2022

Dr John Benzie

Red Sea star named after Worldfish scientist

A crown-of-thorns sea star native to the Red Sea has been named after Worldfish’s Dr John Benzie in recognition of his groundbreaking …

Suppliers29. November 2022

Half-yearly figures published

Pets at Home increases sales through all channels

The UK pet store chain Pets at Home has released its half-yearly figures for the 28-week period up to 13 October. These show that …

Suppliers24. November 2022

General manager for Canada

Mars Petcare appoints Daniel Calderoni

Mars Petcare has announced Daniel Calderoni as general manager of its pet nutrition business in Canada. He was previously vice-president of …

Suppliers24. November 2022

15-17 May in Bologna

Zoomark International offers a platform for start-ups

The “Next” zone at next year’s Zoomark International will be devoted to start-ups. It is the intention of the trade show …

Events24. November 2022

Presentation of PIF Awards

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

The presentation of the UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards in 20 categories on 22 November attracted considerable interest. Wooden …

Distribution24. November 2022

Issue No. 5

New issue of PET worldwide published

The dog accessory market is changing. Dog accessories drive sales and sales are growing, but the trend towards sustainability and supply chain …

Distribution22. November 2022

Italy/Spain

Croci acquires Creaciones Arppe

Italian Croci Group has acquired the Spanish company Creaciones Arppe. The takeover will enable Croci to advance its international growth and …

Suppliers22. November 2022

North America regional president

Mars Petcare appoints Alanna McDonald

Mars Petcare announced Alanna McDonald as the regional president for its Mars Pet Nutrition division in North America. She joined the company …

Suppliers22. November 2022

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

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Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

UR Group starts pet food production

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Red Sea star named after Worldfish scientist

Pets at Home increases sales through all channels

Mars Petcare appoints Daniel Calderoni

Zoomark International offers a platform for start-ups

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

New issue of PET worldwide published

Croci acquires Creaciones Arppe

Mars Petcare appoints Alanna McDonald

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1% overall growth

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