News from the pet industry

Return to normality

Over 190 exhibitors at PATS Telford

After the lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, normality is gradually returning to the UK pet supplies sector. PATS Telford, held close to Birmingham on 26 and 27 September, is one of the first European trade …

News30. September 2021

PATS Telford

New Products Awards revealed

In keeping with custom, PATS Telford honoured the originators of innovative new products in various categories at this year's show also. The jury, …

News30. September 2021

New deal in the US

Worldwise acquired

The private equity investment fund Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP) has acquired the American pet supplies specialist Worldwise. Headquartered in …

News30. September 2021

Short-term decision

Pet Fair Asia to be postponed to 2022

Due to the renewed problematic corona development in numerous provinces in China, the organisers of the Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai had to …

News28. September 2021

Takeover drama

EQT offers 470 euros per Zooplus share

Zooplus has revealed that the voluntary public takeover bid by EQT is to be 470 euros per share. This equates to an increase of 10 euros per …

News28. September 2021

USA

Platinum Equity acquires Petmate

Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of Petmate. Financial terms were not disclosed. Petmate CEO Alice Tillett will continue to lead the …

News28. September 2021

Over USD 350 mio invested

Mars Petcare expands production plant

With two additional production lines plus the construction of a new warehouse, Mars Petcare is expanding and modernising its existing …

News28. September 2021

New Zealand/Hong Kong

Fountain Vest Partners aim to acquire Ziwi

The Hong-Kong-based private equity firm Fountain Vest Partners is planning to acquire pet food manufacturer Ziwi. Financial terms of the …

News28. September 2021

Sweden/Germany

Voff acquires Carne’s Doggi

Swedish pet food manufacturer Voff Premium Pet Food has acquired the company Carne's Doggi, which is based in Bassum near Bremen and produces the …

News23. September 2021

South Africa/United Kingdom

Rogz opens new UK warehouse

Rogz has confirmed it is now operating a new UK warehouse. The company has streamlined its UK operation to ensure stock will be available and delivered …

News23. September 2021