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First Fressnapf XXL in Austria

1 400 m2 retail area

First Fressnapf XXL in Austria

Fressnapf Austria opened its first XXL store on 14 April, converting the former Klagenfurt Fressnapf branch to the new format for this purpose. The store has a retail area of 1 400 m2 with a Fressnapf grooming salon …

News19. April 2022

Grain shortage continues to worsen

Raw ingredient prices rising rapidly

Grain shortage continues to worsen

"The market is evidently reacting to the worsening war situation in Ukraine and the prospect of grain being in short supply for a long time …

Distribution19. April 2022

"Vegan dog food is healthier than meat diets"

Survey of Omni customers

"Vegan dog food is healthier than meat diets"

The British pet food manufacturer Omni specialises in vegan dog food. It has reported on the provisional results of a survey of nearly…

News19. April 2022

Yarrah marks a milestone

30 years of organic pet food

Yarrah marks a milestone

Dutch pet food manufacturer Yarrah has announced that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary at Interzoo. Events kick off on 25 May at 17:00 with a …

News19. April 2022

Looking forward to Interzoo

Around 1 300 exhibitors

Looking forward to Interzoo

There is great anticipation in the pet industry: after four years of abstinence due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the world's leading exhibition Interzoo …

News14. April 2022

Best in Show Spotlight finalists announced

Start-ups

Best in Show Spotlight finalists announced

12 start-ups will pitch their innovations on 17-18 May at the Petcare Innovation Summit in London. The winners will be selected by a …

News14. April 2022

Søde Design launches crowdfunding campaign

Sustainable cat furniture

Søde Design launches crowdfunding campaign

The Dutch start-up Søde Design wants to go to market with a collection of sustainable furniture designed in Scandinavian style. The first…

News14. April 2022

Whitebridge merges with Agras Pet Foods

USA/Europe

Whitebridge merges with Agras Pet Foods

The American pet food manufacturer Whitebridge Pet Brands and the Italian pet food manufacturer Agras Pet Foods are merging. Both companies …

News14. April 2022

Arcaplanet appoints new CEO and CFO

Italy

Arcaplanet appoints new CEO and CFO

The leading Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet has appointed Nicolò Galante as chief executive officer (CEO) and Alessandro Strati as chief …

News12. April 2022

Worldwise acquires Pet Factory

Pet chew and treat business

Worldwise acquires Pet Factory

American omni-channel pet products supplier Worldwise has acquired Pet Factory, a pet chew and treat business. With this acquisition, Worldwise has …

News12. April 2022

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

Let’s go!

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events2/2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers2/2026