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Mark Oostendorp appointed as CEO

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Mark Oostendorp appointed as CEO

Mark Oostendorp has been appointed chief executive officer of IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients in Amersfoort (Netherlands). The company is known as a supplier of speciality ingredients to the international pet food …

News18. February 2021

Chris Jaromin joins Zesty Paws leadership

Senior vice-president of supply chain

Chris Jaromin joins Zesty Paws leadership

Zesty Paws in the U.S., a functional supplement brand for pets, has hired Chris Jaromin as senior vice-president of supply chain. In this …

News18. February 2021

World Dog Show to take place in June 2022

New date in Madrid

World Dog Show to take place in June 2022

Fair organiser IFEMA, the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), and the Royal Canine Society of Spain (RSCE), organisers of the …

News18. February 2021

Austria Pet Food expands into the USA

Pet food

Austria Pet Food expands into the USA

Austrian pet food manufacturer Austria Pet Food is now opening up the American market. The first container shipment of tinned dog and cat food…

News16. February 2021

Pet Expo Riga scheduled for May

Defying the pandemic

Pet Expo Riga scheduled for May

Despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, there are still European trade show organisers planning live events in the coming weeks. They include …

News16. February 2021

De Dios passed away

Philippines

De Dios passed away

Antonio de Dios has passed away. Thel well-known bird lover was owner of Birds International, a private parrot breeding farm in the Philippines that was …

News16. February 2021

Croci acquires Canifrance

Italy/France

Croci acquires Canifrance

The Italian Croci Group has acquired the French company Canifrance. Croci is thus continuing its internationalisation, which began in 2010 with its …

News12. February 2021

Prins Petfoods supports the trade

"They are there for you"

Prins Petfoods supports the trade

To support its retail partners and increase their visibility during the coronavirus crisis, Dutch pet food producer Prins Petfoods has launched …

Suppliers11. February 2021

Midwestern Pet Foods expands pet food recall

USA

Midwestern Pet Foods expands pet food recall

Midwestern Pet Foods has expanded its voluntary recall, initiated on 30 December 2020, of certain dog and cat food products. The …

News11. February 2021

PFMA supports raw pet food production

Certification programme

PFMA supports raw pet food production

The Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) is in the final stages of completing a certification scheme for commercial raw food producers. …

News11. February 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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Steadily growing

Argentina

Steadily growing

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

Distribution4-5/2025

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025