News from the pet industry

USA

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

PetSmart recently opened a new store in Ames, Iowa, on 1 550 m² of retail space. The store offers useful services such as pet training and adoption services, as well as a self-operated dog wash station and full-service …

News8. October 2020

Netherlands

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

On 1 October, Prins Petfoods celebrated the official opening of the company's 900 m² visitor centre in Veenendaal. "The family business is …

Suppliers6. October 2020

11-12 May

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

Organisers of Pats Sandown have announced the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day pet industry exhibition will now be held …

News6. October 2020

Awards

PetQuip announces the winners

Following six months of turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK pet industry can finally celebrate the announcement of the 2020 PetQuip …

News6. October 2020

World of Private Label

PLMA organises virtual trade show

The Private Label Manufacturers' Association, PLMA, has announced that its virtual World of Private Label trade show will take place from 1 to 4 …

News1. October 2020

Virtual event

Pet Fair SEA issues an invitation to PreConnect

On 14 October, Pet Fair SEA will host its virtual Pet Fair PreConnect show. The fully virtual pet industry event will include a …

News1. October 2020

450-million-dollar investment

Nestlé Purina Petcare plans to open new factory

Nestlé Purina Petcare has announced an estimated 450-million-dollar investment to open a new factory in Eden, North Carolina. This …

News1. October 2020

2nd quarter of 2020/21

Hornbach Group continues to grow

The Hornbach Group benefited from the increased inclination of people to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic during the summer months also…

News1. October 2020

Chew products

Vafo acquires Carry Petfood

The Czech Vafo Group, which also owns Allco Heimtierbedarf, has acquired Carry Petfood. The latter is a leading manufacturer of dog chews based in …

News29. September 2020

Packaged Facts study

Digital pet care sales reach 27 bn dollars

Digital pet care was in the ascendancy long before the coronavirus pandemic. In its recently published study, "Digital Pet Care …

News29. September 2020

Fediaf

1% overall growth

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

Distribution

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

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

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

Events

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

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

Events03/2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

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

Distribution03/2026

China

Three trends

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

Distribution03/2026

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

PetQuip announces the winners

PLMA organises virtual trade show

Pet Fair SEA issues an invitation to PreConnect

Nestlé Purina Petcare plans to open new factory

Hornbach Group continues to grow

Vafo acquires Carry Petfood

Digital pet care sales reach 27 bn dollars

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1% overall growth

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Success stories and industry awards

1% overall growth

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