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JRS pet care division to be separated off

Trading under a new name

JRS pet care division to be separated off

The pet care business unit of the JRS group of companies is being reorganised. With effect from 1 April, the division will become a separate company called JRS Petcare. With this change JRS aims to satisfy the growing …

News9. March 2021

Big plans for Zoomark international

Bologna

Big plans for Zoomark international

Zoomark International, originally scheduled to take place in Bologna in May 2022, will be brought forward to 10-12 November this year. "…

News9. March 2021

Keto Natural raises 2 mio dollars

Seed Financing

Keto Natural raises 2 mio dollars

The US-based dog food start-up Keto Natural Pet Foods has secured 2 mio dollars in seed financing. The transaction was led by Chicago-based fund …

News9. March 2021

Weenect expands into new markets

GPS trackers

Weenect expands into new markets

The French company Weenect, which claims to be the market leader in France and Belgium in GPS trackers for dogs and cats, has now established a …

News9. March 2021

Three stores in one day

Plaček Group

Three stores in one day

Three at one stroke: the expansion of the Czech-based Plaček Group continues even in coronavirus times. Yesterday, 4 March, the dynamic pet retailer …

News5. March 2021

United Petfood acquires Cambrian Pet Foods

Belgium/UK

United Petfood acquires Cambrian Pet Foods

United Petfood has announced the acquisition of British manufacturer Cambrian Pet Foods. The acquisition strengthens the position of …

News4. March 2021

Whitebridge acquires Grizzly Pet Products

USA

Whitebridge acquires Grizzly Pet Products

Whitebridge Pet Brands has completed the acquisition of Grizzly Pet Products, maker of Grizzly pet supplements. Terms of the transaction …

News4. March 2021

Male dog owners mostly wear casual clothes

Survey by Prins Petfoods

Male dog owners mostly wear casual clothes

Male dog owners don't care much about fashion, but they are annoyed by muddy paw prints and dog hair on their clothes. This is evident …

News4. March 2021

Sealpac launches new corporate website

Videos, stories and packaging examples

Sealpac launches new corporate website

The corporate Sealpac website has just been completely renewed. Not only its appearance, but also its content has been significantly …

News4. March 2021

Maxi Zoo opens Europe's first small format

Inauguration in Milan

Maxi Zoo opens Europe's first small format

Maxi Zoo Italia has opened its first small store in the centre of Milan with an innovative format. This was reported by the Italian …

News2. March 2021

“We believe in quality“

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

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

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On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

All time high in cat ownership

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 …

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Steadily growing

Argentina

Steadily growing

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

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Not so bad at all

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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 …

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