Despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, there are still European trade show organisers planning live events in the coming weeks. They include the organisers of the Pet Expo Riga, a pet trade fair covering the …
Philippines
De Dios passed away
Antonio de Dios has passed away. Thel well-known bird lover was owner of Birds International, a private parrot breeding farm in the Philippines that was …
Italy/France
Croci acquires Canifrance
The Italian Croci Group has acquired the French company Canifrance. Croci is thus continuing its internationalisation, which began in 2010 with its …
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Prins Petfoods supports the trade
To support its retail partners and increase their visibility during the coronavirus crisis, Dutch pet food producer Prins Petfoods has launched …
USA
Midwestern Pet Foods expands pet food recall
Midwestern Pet Foods has expanded its voluntary recall, initiated on 30 December 2020, of certain dog and cat food products. The …
Certification programme
PFMA supports raw pet food production
The Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) is in the final stages of completing a certification scheme for commercial raw food producers. …
Italy
Effeffe Pet Food becomes United Petfood Italia
Effeffe Pet Food was acquired by the international group United Petfood in January 2020. It is now trading as United Petfood Italia, …
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Pure and Natural Pet nominated for Green Product Award
Pure and Natural Pet Organic Dental Solutions Canine Tooth Gel with Eco-Friendly Bamboo Toothbrush is one of the nominees for…
Second round of Accelerator Unleashed
Purina to fund more innovative start-ups
The second round of the Purina Start-up-Accelerator Unleashed has commenced. Once again, the company is inviting young enterprises to apply…
France
Pet sales to be banned in pet stores?
In France, the National Assembly voted on 27 January in favour of prohibiting the sale of pets in pet stores and garden centres with effect …