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Rising infection rates subdue consumer mood

GfK Euro Climate study

Rising infection rates subdue consumer mood

The behaviour of European consumers has been influenced heavily by the coronavirus crisis, according to the results of the latest GfK Euro Climate study. The pandemic and associated restrictions have caused a sharp …

News20. October 2020

CBD pet products may face more FDA warnings, lawsuits

USA

CBD pet products may face more FDA warnings, lawsuits

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in the process of issuing a draft enforcement policy on cannabis-derived compounds, …

News15. October 2020

World Dog Show in Madrid cancelled

Spain

World Dog Show in Madrid cancelled

The World Dog Show in Madrid has been cancelled. Having already been postponed from April and July to December, it was due to take place from 17 …

News15. October 2020

Awards for Eheim

France/Germany

Awards for Eheim

In a poll conducted annually, the French industry publication Animal Distribution Magazine has chosen Ibrahim Mefire Kouotou, managing director of the Eheim Group…

News15. October 2020

Cips trade show offline and online

China

Cips trade show offline and online

In 2020, Cips will be held both online and offline, the organisers have said. The Cips offline trade show takes place from 12-15 November in …

News15. October 2020

Prize for Nestlé Purina

Environmental stewardship

Prize for Nestlé Purina

Nestlé Purina was awarded the Ducks Unlimited (DU) Corporate Conservation Achievement Award at this year's first-ever virtual Ducks Unlimited National …

News15. October 2020

Christian Borghs leaves Spectrum Brands

Change

Christian Borghs leaves Spectrum Brands

Christian Borghs has left Spectrum Brands and Tetra. The previous head of trade marketing & category management Pet Europe writes on his…

News13. October 2020

Petco stops selling certain shock collars

“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 …

News13. October 2020

Prins Petfoods re-nominated for Best Product of the Year

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

OFI welcomes new members to the board of advisors

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

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

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

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

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

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

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

Events

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

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

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026