News from the pet industry

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 association based in the USA that promotes ecological and social sustainability in the …

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

The Netherlands

New generation to take the lead at Prins Petfoods

Lies Verkade and Wil Mulders will step down as board members of Prins Petfoods on 1 February to make way for a new generation of …

Suppliers2. February 2021

Coronavirus pandemic

PLMA calls off private label fair

The Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA) has cancelled its World of Private Label 2021 show, which was originally scheduled for 18 and…

News2. February 2021

Senior vice-president and general manager

Matthew Rubin to lead Petsense

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retail chain in the United States, has announced that Matthew Rubin has been named senior …

News2. February 2021

Online festival

Guinea Pig Awareness Week in March

Burgess Pet Care and partners have announced the first ever Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) for March 2021 with a week-long online festival. The…

News2. February 2021

700 mio dollars

Pet Supplies Plus to be acquired by Franchise Group

Franchise Group has announced plans to acquire Pet Supplies Plus for 700 mio dollars. The group is buying the retail chain from …

News28. January 2021

United Kingdom

Pets at Home builds new distribution centre

Pets at Home is investing GBP 48 mio in the construction of a new warehouse and distribution centre. It is scheduled to open next year …

News28. January 2021

Pet Care Innovation Prize winners

Purina recognises five pet care start-ups

Five pet care start-ups from the U.S. have been selected as the 2021 winners of the fifth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by …

News28. January 2021

10 mio dollars

PetSmart announces help for hungry pets

PetSmart Charities intend to donate 10 mio dollars to help American households hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic to feed their pet…

News28. January 2021

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

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

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

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

Argentina

Steadily growing

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

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

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

Aker BioMarine commits to sustainability

Maskokotas opens in Valencia

New generation to take the lead at Prins Petfoods

PLMA calls off private label fair

Matthew Rubin to lead Petsense

Guinea Pig Awareness Week in March

Pet Supplies Plus to be acquired by Franchise Group

Pets at Home builds new distribution centre

Purina recognises five pet care start-ups

PetSmart announces help for hungry pets

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Steadily growing

Not so bad at all