News from the pet industry

Italy

Effeffe Pet Food becomes United Petfood Italia

Effeffe Pet Food was acquired by the international group United Petfood in January 2020. It is now trading as United Petfood Italia, as reported by the Italian industry magazine Pet B2B.Production by the company will …

News9. February 2021

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Pure and Natural Pet nominated for Green Product Award

Pure and Natural Pet Organic Dental Solutions Canine Tooth Gel with Eco-Friendly Bamboo Toothbrush is one of the nominees for…

News9. February 2021

Second round of Accelerator Unleashed

Purina to fund more innovative start-ups

The second round of the Purina Start-up-Accelerator Unleashed has commenced. Once again, the company is inviting young enterprises to apply…

News9. February 2021

France

Pet sales to be banned in pet stores?

In France, the National Assembly voted on 27 January in favour of prohibiting the sale of pets in pet stores and garden centres with effect …

News4. February 2021

PetSmart Charities

Elliott Francis joins board of directors

PetSmart Charities has announced the appointment of Elliott Francis to its board of directors. Elliott Francis will lend his expertise to …

News4. February 2021

New member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition

Aker BioMarine commits to sustainability

Aker BioMarine has become involved with its Qrill Pet brand in the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). The PSC is a not-for-profit …

News4. February 2021

Spain

Maskokotas opens in Valencia

The first new store opening of 2021 by the Maskokotas chain has taken place in Alboraya (Valencia).Maskokotas operates over 30 outlets in Madrid and …

News4. February 2021