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IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Betty McPhee appointed vice-president of sales

As of 1 July, Betty McPhee has been appointed as vice-president of sales for North America in IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients. In her new position, Betty McPhee will be responsible for continued sales in the growing …

News20. July 2021

Virtual networking and conferences

Over 700 participants at Pre Connect

The second run of Pre Connect by Pet Fair SEA gathered over 700 participants from 290 companies and 61 countries for two days of virtual …

News15. July 2021

Many new exhibitors

Great confidence for Pats Telford

Pats Telford is to be held in three halls at Telford International Centre on 26 and 27 September, rather than the previous two. Organisers report …

News15. July 2021

Pet food takes centre stage

Nestlé Purina Petcare creates new jobs

As early as last November, market research company Global Data identified that Nestlé was shifting its business strategy to the pet food …

News15. July 2021

New opening in Cluj-Napoca

Hornbach opens eighth store in Romania

Hornbach is opening its eighth store in Romania today, July 15. It is located in Cluj-Napoca, a city with more than 330 000 inhabitants in …

News15. July 2021

Lead independent director

Petco appoints R. Michael Mohan

Petco Health and Wellness Company has appointed omnichannel veteran R. Michael Mohan as lead independent director. He joined the board of directors …

News13. July 2021

Over 380 locations

Arcaplanet announces 15 new openings

The Italian pet shop chain Arcaplanet has announced the opening of 15 pet shops in five Italian regions: seven in Lombardy, two in Lazio and …

News13. July 2021

International orientation

Zooplus wants to become a European public limited company

The management board and supervisory board of Zooplus have decided to prepare for the transformation of the company into a…

News13. July 2021

Comment

Great guesswork around Fressnapf

The surprising acquisition of the approx. 120 Maxi-Zoo stores in Italy by the investor Cinven and the future minority shareholding of the Fressnapf…

News8. July 2021

Philippines and Vietnam

Anibene expands operations in Asia

Singapore-based Anibene, a premium pet supplies distributor of European products in Asia, is expanding its reach with a foray into the …

News8. July 2021

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Betty McPhee appointed vice-president of sales

Over 700 participants at Pre Connect

Great confidence for Pats Telford

Nestlé Purina Petcare creates new jobs

Hornbach opens eighth store in Romania

Petco appoints R. Michael Mohan

Arcaplanet announces 15 new openings

Zooplus wants to become a European public limited company

Great guesswork around Fressnapf

Anibene expands operations in Asia

Exclusively for subscribers

“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Steadily growing

Not so bad at all