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Central Garden & Pet acquires D&D

Bird feed company

Central Garden & Pet acquires D&D

Central Garden & Pet has announced the acquisition of D&D Commodities. The addition will expand Central's portfolio in the bird feed category and further deepen the company's relationship with major retailers. …

News6. July 2021

Tractive expanding to the USA

Strong investor backing

Tractive expanding to the USA

Tractive, the leading European supplier of GPS trackers for dogs and cats, obtained growth financing of 35 mio dollars (approx. 29.5 mio euros) from A…

News6. July 2021

Changes in the top leadership

Mars Pet Nutrition UK

Changes in the top leadership

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe has announced Helen Warren-Piper's appointment as chief growth officer of Pet Nutrition Europe. In her new role, she will …

News1. July 2021

Fair premiere in Istanbul

Turkey

Fair premiere in Istanbul

With the Pet Show from 26 to 29 August in the Istanbul Expo Center, the organisers want to launch a new pet fair. It is aimed at both end consumers and …

News1. July 2021

Hornbach expands further with new store format

Trollhättan in Sweden

Hornbach expands further with new store format

After Hornbach opened the first project stores of a new type in Borås and Kristianstad in Sweden in 2018 and 2019, a third location …

News1. July 2021

Strong international business

Sales growth for Hornbach

Strong international business

The Hornbach Group once again increased its sales in the first quarter of 2021/22 (March 1 to May 31, 2021) compared with the previous year's record …

News29. June 2021

Natures Menu strengthens marketing team

Marketing expert

Natures Menu strengthens marketing team

Michelle Green has joined British manufacturer Nature's Menu as international marketing manager. She brings more than 18 years of experience…

News29. June 2021

Chewy celebrates 10 year anniversary

Honoring customers and donating 1 mio dollars

Chewy celebrates 10 year anniversary

Chewy announced a customer and community-focused celebration to commemorate the company's 10 Year Anniversary. To mark this occasion, Chewy …

News29. June 2021

Maxi Zoo Italia becomes part of the new Arcaplanet Group

Cinven brokers major transaction

Maxi Zoo Italia becomes part of the new Arcaplanet Group

Private equity firm Cinven has acquired a majority stake in leading Italian pet retail chain Arcaplanet from Permira. …

News28. June 2021

Pet food industry continues to grow

Fediaf overview

Pet food industry continues to grow

The European Pet Food Federation (Fediaf) has released its annual overview of the pet population and pet market in Europe. A staggering 88…

News25. June 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