News from the pet industry

France

Saint Bernard awarded the PME+ label

Saint Bernard, a French manufacturer of pet food and treats along with hygiene and pet care products, has been awarded the PME+ label. The label recognises small companies that put social and ecological issues at the …

News28. January 2021

Corona pandemic

Interzoo and Zoomark change trade fair dates

The organisers of Interzoo and Zoomark International, WZF and BolognaFiere, have once again postponed their trade fair dates due to the…

News26. January 2021

Italy

Ferplast acquires Marchioro

Ferplast acquired its former competitor Marchioro from the Marp Group at the end of 2020. With the purchase, Ferplast also acquired the plant, machinery…

News26. January 2021

Sales up by 12.7 per cent

Das Futterhaus: growth exceeds expectations

In 2020, German speciality retail group Das Futterhaus experienced its biggest sales growth in recent years, with an increase of 12.7 …

News26. January 2021

Vafo and Pooch & Mutt

Investment deal in the UK

The UK pet food manufacturer Pooch & Mutt has received strategic investment from its long-time manufacturing partner, the Vafo Group, in a …

News26. January 2021

Dog Puller

A dog sport class continues to grow

The International Federation of Dog Puller has now launched the International Dog Puller Rating. The unified scoring system is designed to allow…

News26. January 2021

Trading statement

Pets at Home grows by 18 per cent

In the third quarter of its fiscal 2021, spanning the period from 9 October to 31 December, the leading UK pet chain Pets at Home increased its …

News21. January 2021

Waudog accessories

Strong sales growth at Collar Company

The Ukraine-based Collar Company has announced that its brands' sales dynamics have shown growth worldwide, specifically in Europe. As an …

News21. January 2021

Advice on pet-food-related EU regulations

Thomas Meyer establishes a consultancy

Thomas Meyer has established the consultancy MT-Consulting in Brussels to advise on pet-food-related EU regulations.He is a true expert on …

News21. January 2021

Pet-friendly cities report

Pets have their best life in London

The mortgage experts at online portal Money.co.uk have graded 20 European cities according to the factors most important to pet owners. The …

News21. 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

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

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works…

Distribution4-5/2025

Saint Bernard awarded the PME+ label

Interzoo and Zoomark change trade fair dates

Ferplast acquires Marchioro

Das Futterhaus: growth exceeds expectations

Investment deal in the UK

A dog sport class continues to grow

Pets at Home grows by 18 per cent

Strong sales growth at Collar Company

Thomas Meyer establishes a consultancy

Pets have their best life in London

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Not so bad at all

Margins under pressure