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Das Futterhaus remains on course for expansion

Review 2021

Das Futterhaus remains on course for expansion

The German-based specialist retail group Das Futterhaus has opened 22 new locations in Germany and Austria this year, with 15 stores in Germany and seven more in Austria. The stores have sales areas ranging from over …

News9. December 2021

Chewy expands into pet insurance

Partnership with Trupanion

Chewy expands into pet insurance

Chewy and Trupanion have announced a partnership to offer an exclusive suite of pet health insurance and wellness plans to more than 20 mio Chewy …

News9. December 2021

Petfood Forum Europe at Interzoo

WZF launches new collaboration

Petfood Forum Europe at Interzoo

On 23 May, a day before the official opening of Interzoo 2022, the Petfood Forum Europe conference organised by Watt Global Media will take place …

News7. December 2021

Earthwise Pet acquires stores of Pet Pros

18 new stores

Earthwise Pet acquires stores of Pet Pros

In the USA, Zeke and Sabino Arredondo have taken over the 18 stores of the Pet Pros chain. They will run the stores as franchisees under …

News7. December 2021

Tomojo sponsors dog sled race

Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc

Tomojo sponsors dog sled race

The French start-up company Tomojo, which markets dog and cat food produced from insects, has announced that it is to sponsor the Stage Aussois at the…

News7. December 2021

Ruinemans merges companies

Ruinemans Aquarium and Landman Hoevelaken

Ruinemans merges companies

The aquatics company Ruinemans has expanded its assortment to include dog chews and related products following the acquisition of Landman Hoevelaken last…

Suppliers7. December 2021

Antitrust authority scrutinises merger of Arcaplanet and Maxi Zoo

Proceedings last a maximum of 45 days

Antitrust authority scrutinises merger of Arcaplanet and Maxi Zoo

The Italian antitrust authority does not want to wave through a merger of the two Italian pet shop chains …

News2. December 2021

PIF announces next Virtual Petindex

United Kingdom

PIF announces next Virtual Petindex

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its online trade show, Virtual Petindex (VPI). The trade …

News2. December 2021

Collar wins Cips Innovation Award

Supplies and accessories category

Collar wins Cips Innovation Award

The Waudog Re-cotton accessories from Collar Company have received the prestigious China International Pet Show Innovation Award in the Supplies …

News2. December 2021

Giuseppe Pierini is dead

Pioneer of Zoomark International

Giuseppe Pierini is dead

Giuseppe Pierini, founding partner and managing director of Promofiere and one of the driving forces behind the international trade show Zoomark …

News30. November 2021

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

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

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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