News from the pet industry

100 days as CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Matt Simister reorganises management team

100 days after his appointment as Group CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Matt Simister has finalised the composition of his management team, the company announced in a press release on 10 December. The new management …

Distribution10. December 2025

Now 474 stores

Musti Group acquires Zu

Musti Group plc acquires 100% of the shares of Zu, Produtos e Serviços para Animais, S.A., a retailer of pet food, accessories and vet services in Portugal…

Distribution9. December 2025

Industry gathering in Riyadh

Pet Expo showcases strong industry momentum

The rapidly growing markets for veterinary medicine and pet care in Saudi Arabia set the tone for this year's trade fair at the end of …

Events9. December 2025

Fourth shop for partner NOI

Third Hunter brand store launches in Prague

With the opening of another Hunter brand store, retail partner NOI is successfully expanding its branch network in Central Europe: NOI's…

Distribution9. December 2025

‘DocC+’ for a young audience

Dr.Clauder launches new brand

Dr.Clauder, a member of the Mühldorfer Group for the past month, is strategically repositioning itself in the pet market with its new brand ‘DocC+’, c…

Suppliers9. December 2025

Behavioural change possible

CBD supplements could make dogs less aggressive

In humans, CBD (Cannabis derived products, including cannabidiols) is thought to have therapeutic effects for some conditions …

Suppliers9. December 2025

As of 1 December

Ynsect's insolvency decided

According to media reports, there is no turning back for French start-up Ynsect, which has been attempting to industrialise insect farming: following a …

Suppliers4. December 2025

Further expansion in France

Eight new Maxi Zoo stores in November

Following a record month in October with seven new stores and its first shop in central Paris, Maxi Zoo is continuing its expansion in France …

Distribution4. December 2025

North America

Natural Pet Food Group and Pet Valu collaborate

The Natural Pet Food Group, parent company of K9 Natural and Feline Natural, announces its collaboration with Pet Valu, Canada's …

Suppliers4. December 2025

Berghofer succeeds Habe

ÖHTV presents new board

The Austrian Pet Food Association (ÖHTV) elected a new board at its annual general meeting. This resulted in a change at the top: after eight years, Hermann…

Suppliers4. December 2025