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A growing pet market

Canada

A growing pet market

Around 5.9 mio dogs and 7.9 mio cats live in 35 per cent (dogs) and 38 per cent (cats) of Canadian households. These are the current figures given in the Canada Pet Wellness Report by GFK Global Study.Last year, …

News6. May 2021

Purina supports domestic abuse victims

National Pet Month

Purina supports domestic abuse victims

Purina and the charitable organisation Red Rover are expanding the Purple Leash Project to ensure that a quarter of all facilities for …

News6. May 2021

Fihumin expands its management team

Two at the top

Fihumin expands its management team

On 1 May, Carlo Priolo was appointed to the management of Fihumin by proprietor and managing director Dirk Jungclaussen. The two directors will …

News4. May 2021

Anido takes place as a hybrid event

Belgium

Anido takes place as a hybrid event

The 22nd edition of Belgian trade show Anido will take place in Kortrijk on 13 and 14 February 2022, as reported by Belgian trade magazine Pet …

News4. May 2021

New appointment at Oase

Marketing manager for German-speaking countries

New appointment at Oase

Alke Eva Wallmeyer was appointed by Oase as its marketing manager for the sales organisation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on 15 February. In her …

News4. May 2021

Expozoo to be staged in June

France

Expozoo to be staged in June

The French pet trade show Expozoo Paris Animal Show is now scheduled to take place on 25-27 June.The organisers expect over 200 exhibitors and 35 000 …

News4. May 2021

Pet Food Experts will acquire United Pacific Pet

USA

Pet Food Experts will acquire United Pacific Pet

Pet Food Experts, a leading US-based distributor of pet food and supplies, has announced the conclusion of an asset purchase …

News29. April 2021

Medic Pets starts distribution of international brands

Malaysia

Medic Pets starts distribution of international brands

Malaysian organic pet products manufacturer Medic Pets is venturing into the distribution of international brands and is …

News29. April 2021

Sera affected by Ever Given grounding

Delivery delays

Sera affected by Ever Given grounding

The Ever Given, now probably the world's most well-known container ship, may be ready to sail again but remains impounded in Egypt due to a …

News29. April 2021

Maxizoo expanding in Belgium

Plans for a new online shop

Maxizoo expanding in Belgium

Maxi Zoo/Fressnapf aims to open four new stores in Belgium this year, according to Pet & Garden Pro online. An online shop is also set to open in …

News27. April 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

Let’s go!

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

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 …

Events2/2026

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 …

Suppliers2/2026