News from the pet industry

“Stop the shock”

Petco stops selling certain shock collars

In a statement on Petco.com, company president Ron Coughlin has announced that the chain no longer sells "all human-activated and bark-activated electronic pet collars" in-store or online. "Because, as a …

News13. October 2020

Animal nutrition category

Prins Petfoods re-nominated for Best Product of the Year

In the poll for Best Product of the Year 2020-2021, the Dutch company Prins Petfoods is nominated again in the animal …

News13. October 2020

Aquatic welfare

OFI welcomes new members to the board of advisors

Ornamental Fish International (OFI) welcomes the appointment of H. Chrishantha Alexander, managing director of Seylon Aquatics …

News13. October 2020

New pet owners in UK

PFMA confirms rise in pet acquisition during lockdown

The British Pet Food Manufacturers Association has released its Covid-19 Pet Survey and confirms a staggering rise in pet …

News8. October 2020

Virtual trade fair

Virtual Petindex announces changes

The second edition of the Virtual Petindex will take place on 11 and 12 October. Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, has reported on…

News8. October 2020

USA

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

PetSmart recently opened a new store in Ames, Iowa, on 1 550 m² of retail space. The store offers useful services such as pet training and adoption…

News8. October 2020

Netherlands

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

On 1 October, Prins Petfoods celebrated the official opening of the company's 900 m² visitor centre in Veenendaal. "The family business is …

Suppliers6. October 2020

11-12 May

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

Organisers of Pats Sandown have announced the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day pet industry exhibition will now be held …

News6. October 2020

Awards

PetQuip announces the winners

Following six months of turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK pet industry can finally celebrate the announcement of the 2020 PetQuip …

News6. October 2020

World of Private Label

PLMA organises virtual trade show

The Private Label Manufacturers' Association, PLMA, has announced that its virtual World of Private Label trade show will take place from 1 to 4 …

News1. October 2020

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

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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

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events2/2026

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 …

Suppliers2/2026

Petco stops selling certain shock collars

Prins Petfoods re-nominated for Best Product of the Year

OFI welcomes new members to the board of advisors

PFMA confirms rise in pet acquisition during lockdown

Virtual Petindex announces changes

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

PetQuip announces the winners

PLMA organises virtual trade show

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PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Record number of exhibitors highlights

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Record number of exhibitors highlights

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year