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International Pet Conference in Bologna

14/15 October

International Pet Conference in Bologna

The pet supplies sector is arming itself with new business models for the future. You can learn more about this at the International Pet Conference in Bologna on 14 and 15 October. The preliminary programme for the …

News11. February 2020

More plant-based meals for dogs?

Mintel report

More plant-based meals for dogs?

New Mintel research shows a third (34 per cent) of UK dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a…

News11. February 2020

The cutest faces in the Netherlands

Photo competition

The cutest faces in the Netherlands

Dog Sientje and cat Fleur have the cutest faces in the Netherlands. They won the photo competition organised by Prins Petfoods and the online …

News11. February 2020

Is Ebay about to be sold?

Multi-billion-dollar deal

Is Ebay about to be sold?

Economic and financial news portals are all reporting that the stock exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is interested in acquiring Ebay. …

News6. February 2020

Peter Oswald leaves Mondi

Personnel

Peter Oswald leaves Mondi

The packaging manufacturer Mondi has agreed with CEO Peter Oswald that he will step down as CEO and from the administrative board of Mondi on 31 March …

News6. February 2020

Pats Telford to get a third hall

United Kingdom

Pats Telford to get a third hall

The organisers of the British pet supplies show Pats Telford have announced that a third hall will be added to the show on 27 and 28 September. The…

News6. February 2020

Aqua United takes over distribution for Reef Factory

For Germany and Austria

Aqua United takes over distribution for Reef Factory

Aqua United has announced that it has taken over the distribution of products for the Polish company Reef Factory exclusively …

News6. February 2020

Hunter to mark its 40th anniversary in Prague

Germany/Czech Republic

Hunter to mark its 40th anniversary in Prague

Together with 65 partners from 27 countries, the international sales & marketing team of Hunter will mark the company's 40th …

News4. February 2020

Hornbach opens a new store in Duiven

Netherlands

Hornbach opens a new store in Duiven

The new opening in Duiven brings the total number of Hornbach outlets in the Netherlands to 15 and is also the 160th store in nine European …

Distribution4. February 2020

New grooming competition announced

Pats Sandown

New grooming competition announced

A new competition called Groom-Off Sunday will be launched at Pats Sandown (9-10 February). The competition will run in association with expert …

News4. February 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