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Construction achieved despite delay

New Vobra factory

Construction achieved despite delay

Since the beginning of this year, Vobra Special Petfoods has been building a new factory in Veghel. Due to Covid-19 and the worldwide scarcity of building materials, there has been some delay, but a lot has already been…

News5. October 2021

Hornbach achieves significant sales growth

Half-year figures

Hornbach achieves significant sales growth

The Hornbach Group increased its consolidated sales by 5.1 per cent to 3 292.4 mio euros in the first half of the year (March 1 to August…

News5. October 2021

Over 190 exhibitors at PATS Telford

Return to normality

Over 190 exhibitors at PATS Telford

After the lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, normality is gradually returning to the UK pet supplies sector. PATS Telford, held close to…

News30. September 2021

New Products Awards revealed

PATS Telford

New Products Awards revealed

In keeping with custom, PATS Telford honoured the originators of innovative new products in various categories at this year's show also. The jury, …

News30. September 2021

Worldwise acquired

New deal in the US

Worldwise acquired

The private equity investment fund Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP) has acquired the American pet supplies specialist Worldwise. Headquartered in …

News30. September 2021

Pet Fair Asia to be postponed to 2022

Short-term decision

Pet Fair Asia to be postponed to 2022

Due to the renewed problematic corona development in numerous provinces in China, the organisers of the Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai had to …

News28. September 2021

EQT offers 470 euros per Zooplus share

Takeover drama

EQT offers 470 euros per Zooplus share

Zooplus has revealed that the voluntary public takeover bid by EQT is to be 470 euros per share. This equates to an increase of 10 euros per …

News28. September 2021

Platinum Equity acquires Petmate

USA

Platinum Equity acquires Petmate

Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of Petmate. Financial terms were not disclosed. Petmate CEO Alice Tillett will continue to lead the …

News28. September 2021

Mars Petcare expands production plant

Over USD 350 mio invested

Mars Petcare expands production plant

With two additional production lines plus the construction of a new warehouse, Mars Petcare is expanding and modernising its existing …

News28. September 2021

Fountain Vest Partners aim to acquire Ziwi

New Zealand/Hong Kong

Fountain Vest Partners aim to acquire Ziwi

The Hong-Kong-based private equity firm Fountain Vest Partners is planning to acquire pet food manufacturer Ziwi. Financial terms of the …

News28. September 2021

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026