News from the pet industry

New research

UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans

The UK is the most pet-loving nation in Europe, according to new research. The survey, by Agria Pet Insurance, examined the feelings of pet owners from the UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and France. Respondents …

News4. February 2020

Good prospects

Interzoo organisers report a broader international spread

"Four months ahead of Interzoo 2020, more companies have already booked their stands than at the comparable point b…

News30. January 2020

Fiscal 2019

Zooplus increases sales to over 1.5 bn euros

Based on provisional figures, Zooplus recorded sales revenues totalling 1 524 mio euros in fiscal 2019 (2018: 1 342 mio euros), …

News30. January 2020

Partnership

Petland Charities to donate pet food

Petland Charities and the Athens County Food pantry have announced a partnership to provide dog food for families in need.The programme, which …

News30. January 2020

Germany

Alphapet acquires Healthfood 24

Alphapet Ventures, a pet supplies company specialising in digital solutions, has acquired the German pet food manufacturer Healthfood 24 and thus …

News28. January 2020

Belgium

Michel Picandet takes the helm at Tomra Food

Michel Picandet has been appointed executive vice-president and head of Tomra Food. He joined the company on 1 January and will be …

News28. January 2020

Denmark

Aller Petfood celebrates 40 years in pet food

The history of Aller Petfood actually dates back 98 years to when Frederik Bylling bought the company Aller Mølle. His son Povl …

News28. January 2020

USA

Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Cardinal Pet Care

Whitebridge Pet Brands has acquired Cardinal Laboratories (Cardinal Pet Care), adding the following brands to its portfolio: Pet …

News28. January 2020

A growing product offering

Focus on accessories in PET worldwide 1

The significance of accessories for dogs and cats is steadily increasing. Whether it is cushions and beds, outdoor accessories or dog appare…

News23. January 2020

Q3 trading statement of Pets at Home

“We are on track with our plans”

In the third quarter of its fiscal year (11 October 2019 to 2 January 2020), the leading British pet supplies chain Pets at Home increased its …

News23. January 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

UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans

Interzoo organisers report a broader international spread

Zooplus increases sales to over 1.5 bn euros

Petland Charities to donate pet food

Alphapet acquires Healthfood 24

Michel Picandet takes the helm at Tomra Food

Aller Petfood celebrates 40 years in pet food

Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Cardinal Pet Care

Focus on accessories in PET worldwide 1

“We are on track with our plans”

Exclusively for subscribers

“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