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“The Future of the Private Label Partnership”

Italy/Netherlands

“The Future of the Private Label Partnership”

The Private Label Manufacturers Association will hold its annual conference at the Hilton Hotel in Milan on 26-27 February.The title of the conference is "The Future of the Private Label Partnership". Speakers…

News14. January 2020

United Petfood acquires Effeffe

Belgium/Italy

United Petfood acquires Effeffe

United Petfood, international producer of dog- and cat food, announces the acquisition of the Italian company Effeffe Petfood, a producer of private…

News9. January 2020

Maxi Zoo opened 31 new stores

France

Maxi Zoo opened 31 new stores

The French retail group Maxi Zoo rounded off a successful 2019 with the opening of two new stores in December. By the end of the year, the company …

News9. January 2020

A good year for Zoo & Co.

Germany

A good year for Zoo & Co.

The Zoo & Co. trading group can look back on a successful 2019, which was characterised by a raft of new store openings and like-for-like growth of 5.…

News9. January 2020

Alibaba not able to attract any big brands yet in Europe

Online shop

Alibaba not able to attract any big brands yet in Europe

Alibaba is looking to start up in Europe and has launched its online marketplace AliExpress abroad also. An online giant in…

News9. January 2020

GA Pet Food Partners announces new directors

United Kingdom

GA Pet Food Partners announces new directors

GA Pet Food Partners announces the appointment of new directors who will lead the company in the future.Thus James Bracewell will lead …

News7. January 2020

Collar and Ferplast embark on collaboration

Ukraine/Italy

Collar and Ferplast embark on collaboration

Ferplast has included the Puller training toy of the Ukrainian company Collar in its range.People at Collar are certain that the product…

News7. January 2020

Scruffs to debut at Harrogate Christmas Fair

United Kingdom

Scruffs to debut at Harrogate Christmas Fair

Pet bed specialist Scruffs has confirmed its attendance at the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair (12-15 January).With over 90 …

News7. January 2020

Prins wins Best Product of the Year

Netherlands

Prins wins Best Product of the Year

Prins ProCare Lamb & Rice Hypoallergenic has been voted Best Product of the Year 2019-2020 by consumers in the animal feed category.The poll…

News7. January 2020

General Mills pet food and treat sales up 16 per cent

USA

General Mills pet food and treat sales up 16 per cent

General Mills pet food and treat sales increased by 16 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020.The company's pet …

News7. January 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