The pet industry goes green. In a world in which the challenges of climate change are increasingly impacting the public consciousness, sustainability is becoming an ever more important element of corporate policy, even …
Focus on premium pet food
Alpha Pet acquires Arden Grange
Alpha Pet Ventures, a leading technology-driven brand platform for premium pet food based in Munich, Germany, has acquired UK-based premium pet food…
Four new senior appointments
Tomra Food strengthens leadership team
Tomra Food, a global market leader in state-of-the-art sensor-based sorting and processing technologies for food and pet food, has made some …
Key appointments
Accapi Group expands its pack
The UK-based Accapi Group, the exclusive European distribution partner for outdoor dog brand Ruffwear, has expanded its pack with a series of key …
Growth drivers in all regions
Nestlé posts double-digit growth in pet food sales
Swiss consumer goods company Nestlé increased its pet food sales from CHF14 bn to CHF15.556 bn last year, according to its annual…
Pet accessories in Italy
Pet trade grows by 29 per cent
In the Italian pet sector, sales of pet accessories increased by 29 per cent in value terms last year, although the last quarter saw growth of a &quo…
France
High expectations for Expozoo in Paris
The Expozoo pet supplies show is expected to take place in Paris from 11 to 13 March. 300 exhibitors are expected to attend from all over …
“Brands of the Century”
Recognition for aquatics companies
The German aquatics companies Eheim, Juwel Aquarium and Tetra have been recognised with the "Brand of the Century" award. They are thus…
New store opens in France
Tom & Co. continues to grow
The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has opened its 16th franchise store in Arras in northern France. Occupying a retail area of over 570 m², the …
Proceeds for further international expansion
Protix raises 50 mio euros in equity
The Dutch expert in insect-based ingredients, Protix, has raised 50 mio euros in equity for its international growth. The new funding, which …