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Vitakraft shows solidarity with Ukraine

Exterior wall in the Ukrainian national colours

Vitakraft shows solidarity with Ukraine

The new high-bay warehouse of the German pet food manufacturer Vitakraft, which was inaugurated last autumn, is a building visible from afar due to its size and exposed location on the busy motorway near Bremen. …

Suppliers10. March 2022

Garth Merrick is dead

Passed away at 75

Garth Merrick is dead

Garth Merrick, founder of the American company Merrick Pet Care, died in early March at the age of 75. He founded his company in 1988 in the family kitchen in…

News10. March 2022

Central names Joyce McCarthy as general counsel

Personalities

Central names Joyce McCarthy as general counsel

Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Joyce McCarthy will become general counsel of Central with effect from 4 April. …

News10. March 2022

Aid for Ukrainian pets

Kormotech aims to launch fund

Aid for Ukrainian pets

The Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has resumed production in Lviv on the Ukrainian-Polish border, according to the company's LinkedIn page. …

Suppliers8. March 2022

Seven promotions at APPA

Staff changes

Seven promotions at APPA

The American Pet Product Association (APPA) has announced seven staff promotions in a number of departments. Jennifer Skelley has been appointed vice …

News8. March 2022

New pet show in Utrecht

About Cats & Dogs

New pet show in Utrecht

The trade show company Jaarbeurs in Utrecht in the Netherlands has unveiled a new pet show, About Cats & Dogs, which will take place on 5 and 6 November…

Events8. March 2022

Manna Pro Products to become Compana Pet Brands

New corporate identity

Manna Pro Products to become Compana Pet Brands

On 1 March, the globally active company Manna Pro Products was renamed Compana Pet Brands. "As Manna Pro, our company has …

News8. March 2022

Air freight significantly impacted by war in Ukraine

No relief in sight

Air freight significantly impacted by war in Ukraine

Supply chains are being exposed to further serious difficulties by the war in Ukraine. This could add complications for the …

Suppliers3. March 2022

Symrise acquires Wing Pet Food

Expanding pet food activities in APAC

Symrise acquires Wing Pet Food

Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavours, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients, has signed a purchase agreement for the 100 per cent a…

News3. March 2022

Prins Petfoods builds training and animal welfare centre

Modern training centre

Prins Petfoods builds training and animal welfare centre

In April, Dutch pet food company Prins Petfoods commences construction of its new Edupet training and animal welfare centre…

Suppliers3. March 2022

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026