News from the pet industry

More space for raw materials

Seitz Group expands its warehousing and production

German pet food manufacturer Seitz is expanding its warehouse and production capacity at the company’s headquarters close to Bremen. The new facility, which will commence operating at the start of next year, has a …

Suppliers22. November 2022

Acquisition of 42 stores

Earth Wise Pet continues to expand

American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …

Distribution17. November 2022

New draft bill before Spanish parliament

Spain aims to ban a wide variety of pets

Work is currently underway in Spain on a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, the new law will lay down the criteria to be met by …

Distribution17. November 2022

Up to ten branches by Christmas

Discount chain launched in Denmark

Basalt is a new grocery discount chain launched by Salling, the Danish speciality retailer. Its aim is to offer goods at prices that are 15 per …

Distribution17. November 2022

Distribution in Germany and Austria

Aqua United takes over Flipper distribution

The aquatics company Aqua United, which is based in Germany, has announced that it is to assume exclusive responsibility for …

Suppliers17. November 2022

Cooperation with MAGA under consideration

Fressnapf looking to invest in food production

Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH is considering a project-related minority joint venture with MAGA. The Fressnapf Group confirmed the news…

Distribution15. November 2022

Plans for a facility in Vienna

Because Animals is heading to Austria

The US start-up company Because Animals, a Chicago-based specialist in the development of laboratory meat for pet food, has plans to establish…

Suppliers15. November 2022

Sustainability

Beco achieves B Corporation Certification

The British pet products company Beco has achieved B Corporation Certification. The company, which markets food, toys and accessories for …

Suppliers15. November 2022

Latest figures for Finnish retail group released

Double-digit growth for Musti Group

The Finnish retail chain Musti has released figures for the fiscal year ending on 30 September (1 October to 30 September).Net sales by the …

Distribution10. November 2022

United Kingdom

PFMA becomes UK Pet Food

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) in the United Kingdom has been renamed UK Pet Food. Accounting for 90 per cent of British manufacturers, UK …

Suppliers10. November 2022