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 to 20 December. The organisers have now said that it cannot be staged due …
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
“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 …
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 …
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 …
New pet owners in UK
PFMA confirms rise in pet acquisition during lockdown
The British Pet Food Manufacturers Association has released its Covid-19 Pet Survey and confirms a staggering rise in pet …
Virtual trade fair
Virtual Petindex announces changes
The second edition of the Virtual Petindex will take place on 11 and 12 October. Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, has reported on…