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Symrise: Highest profitability in 10 years

Organic sales growth of 2.8%

Symrise: Highest profitability in 10 years

For full year 2025, Symrise AG achieved organic sales growth of 2.8%, its highest profitability in 10 years, the company reports in a press release. According to that, Symrise, a leading global supplier of flavors and …

Suppliers10. March 2026

Kiwoko warns of parasites in spring

Spring campaign

Kiwoko warns of parasites in spring

Kiwoko, a specialist in comprehensive care for various types of pets with over 200 branches in Spain and Portugal, warns of the seasonal i…

Distribution10. March 2026

The Norwegian pet trade association turns 70

EPO president

The Norwegian pet trade association turns 70

Norway's leading pet trade association, NZB (Norsk Zoologisk Bransjeforening), is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, a milestone…

Distribution5. March 2026

Monic Group acquires Marltons Pet Care

Joining Montego

Monic Group acquires Marltons Pet Care

Monic Group, the holding company behind Montego Pet Nutrition, has finalised its acquisition of Marltons Pet Care. According to a press …

Suppliers5. March 2026

Živalnik.si partners with Zooplus Group

Expanding Slovenian pet commerce

Živalnik.si partners with Zooplus Group

The Slovenian pet marketplace Živalnik.si has announced a strategic partnership with Zoohit.si, the Slovenian arm of the Zooplus Group, in a…

Distribution5. March 2026

Jollyes launches new product line and 120th store

Low price label

Jollyes launches new product line and 120th store

The UK pet supply retailer Jollyes has introduced Simply Jollyes, a low-priced own-label pet range. According to a press release, …

Distribution5. March 2026

Maxi Zoo Poland receives award

Trend leader

Maxi Zoo Poland receives award

Maxi Zoo Poland has been recognised with a Future Retail Award in the category Trend Leader, according to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page. The …

Distribution5. March 2026

Maxi Zoo France appoints Vincent Doumerc as new CEO

Jan Wejbrandt steps down

Maxi Zoo France appoints Vincent Doumerc as new CEO

The Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo Group announces the appointment of Vincent Doumerc as the new Chief Executive Officer of Maxi Zoo Franc…

Distribution3. March 2026

Petfood Forum Europe and Interzoo Sustainability Conference

Kick-off for Interzoo 2026

Petfood Forum Europe and Interzoo Sustainability Conference

Two high-calibre conferences will inform professionals in the pet industry about forward-looking trends and topics on …

Events3. March 2026

Champion Petfoods strengthens its team

For North America and the whole world

Champion Petfoods strengthens its team

The Canadian company Champion Petfoods is strengthening its team with two new faces. Firstly, Travis Reaves has been appointed Chief …

Suppliers3. March 2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

2.5% growth

Italy

2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their …

Distribution03/2026