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Coronavirus

Fair organisers in China react to the virus

The organisers of important pet trade shows in China have reacted to the outbreak of the coronavirus.The organisers of the CIPS (12-15 November, Guanghzou) stated in a press release that, with CIPS being the biggest B2B…

News25. February 2020

130 exhibitors likely to be absent

Global Pet Expo to go ahead in spite of coronavirus

The Global Pet Expo international trade show will go ahead as planned from 26 to 28 February in Orlando. However, the fair …

News24. February 2020

Coronavirus in China

Pet Fair Beijing show cancelled

The coronavirus is having a big impact on pet supplies fairs in China also. Pet Fair Beijing, which was due to take place from 21 to 23 February in …

News24. February 2020

Statement by the organisers

Coronavirus and Interzoo

"We are currently being asked whether the coronavirus outbreak in China will have an impact on the staging of Interzoo," it says on the website o…

News20. February 2020

Netherlands

Prins Petfood to launch a pet competence centre

Prins Petfood is to open a pet competence centre, Prins-Plaza, close to Lelystad in the summer. The former pet hotel has been …

News20. February 2020

United Kingdom

Henry Bell opens new showroom

Henry Bell & Co has opened a product showroom close to the company's headquarters in Grantham. Retailers will be able to review the company's …

News20. February 2020

Netherlands

Farm Food invites visitors to its new premises

Farm Food is opening the doors to its new premises in Nijverdal to anyone wanting to visit on 21-22 March.In November last year, Farm…

Suppliers20. February 2020

Spain

Kiwoko proprietor acquires Tiendanimal

Having already taken over the Kiwoko pet store chain last year, the property company Emefin, which is controlled by the Mulder family of Peru…

News18. February 2020

Netherlands

Prins introduces snout golf

Prins Petfoods will introduce a new dog sport in the Netherlands: snout golf. "In snout golf dogs learn to roll a ball into a hole on a mini golf …

News18. February 2020

USA

Zesty Paws names Steve Ball as CEO

Zesty Paws has announced the appointment of Steve Ball as chief executive officer and board member. He will be responsible for leading the …

News18. February 2020

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

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

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

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

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

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

Distribution4-5/2025

Fair organisers in China react to the virus

Global Pet Expo to go ahead in spite of coronavirus

Pet Fair Beijing show cancelled

Coronavirus and Interzoo

Prins Petfood to launch a pet competence centre

Henry Bell opens new showroom

Farm Food invites visitors to its new premises

Kiwoko proprietor acquires Tiendanimal

Prins introduces snout golf

Zesty Paws names Steve Ball as CEO

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Not so bad at all

Margins under pressure