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Serious crisis in South Africa

Rogz had obviously to close its plant

Serious crisis in South Africa

South Africa has reacted to the coronavirus outbreak with stringent measures. People may only leave their homes to shop for food. Many companies and institutions are closed across the country with the exception of …

News7. April 2020

Klaus Wagner leaves Josera

Change at the top

Klaus Wagner leaves Josera

KlausKlaus Wagner is leaving the Erbacher Food Family group "by mutual agreement and with the highest appreciation and gratitude", according to…

News7. April 2020

Herrmann’s doubles its capacity

Relocating to Glonn

Herrmann’s doubles its capacity

The organic food manufacturer Herrmann's Manufaktur has relocated to the south-east of Munich. Its new 7 000 m² production plant will enable the …

News7. April 2020

No Interzoo this year

Decision taken

No Interzoo this year

Interzoo will not take place this year. The news was announced by Nürnbergmesse and the Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe (WZF) in a joint …

News2. April 2020

Growing pet food segment in times of Corona?

US Pet Market Outlook

Growing pet food segment in times of Corona?

In its recently published U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2020-2021, the market research company Packaged Facts forecasts a 17 per cent decline…

News2. April 2020

Aquatlantis interrupts production

Portugal

Aquatlantis interrupts production

The coronavirus pandemic is also causing operational difficulties in Portugal, which are very difficult to manage.To ensure the well-being and …

News2. April 2020

Nestlé Purina acquires Lily’s Kitchen

New deal

Nestlé Purina acquires Lily’s Kitchen

Nestlé Purina Petcare has acquired natural pet food brand Lily's Kitchen, the UK's leading producer of premium wet and dry natural foods for …

News1. April 2020

United Petfood takes over Iams plant

Coevorden

United Petfood takes over Iams plant

United Petfood has taken over the production site of Iams Europe in Coevorden from Spectrum Brands. The products of the Iams and Eukanuba …

News31. March 2020

Dane Creek acquires Tollden Farms

USA

Dane Creek acquires Tollden Farms

Dane Creek Capital Corporation has announced that together with other shareholders, it has acquired Tollden Farms, a leading Canadian manufacturer…

News31. March 2020

Blue Buffalo increases net sales and profit

Growth

Blue Buffalo increases net sales and profit

During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, General Mills' pet segment net sales increased by 11 per cent to 1.14 bn dollars.Success in…

News31. March 2020

“We believe in quality“

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

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

All time high in cat ownership

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

Not so bad at all

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

Margins under pressure

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

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

Distribution4-5/2025