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Carefresh launches its ‘Gives Back’ initiative

Eighth year of supporting animal welfare

Carefresh launches its ‘Gives Back’ initiative

Carefresh, one of the leading brands of bedding in the small pet supplies sector, has officially launched the eighth edition of its annual charity programme, ‘Carefresh Gives Back’. Through this well-established i…

Suppliers11. June 2026

Greg Van Praagh new Fediaf president

New board of directors

Greg Van Praagh new Fediaf president

Fediaf, the voice of the European Pet Food Industry, today the 10 Juni announced the election of Greg Van Praagh as its new president, f…

Suppliers10. June 2026

Innovafeed secures €51 million

Scaling complete

Innovafeed secures €51 million

Innovafeed, one of the world’s leading producers of insect protein, has announced the successful completion of its industrial ramp-up phase. Having r…

Suppliers9. June 2026

ADM opens state-of-the-art premix plant in Apucarana

Major investment in Brazil

ADM opens state-of-the-art premix plant in Apucarana

The agri-food group ADM has opened a new production facility for premixes and feed additives in Apucarana, in the Brazilian …

Suppliers9. June 2026

Tom&Co opens in Beveren

Store expansion in Belgium

Tom&Co opens in Beveren

The Belgian pet specialist Tom&Co is steadily pressing ahead with the strategic expansion of its branch network in the province of Antwerp. On 3 June, …

Distribution9. June 2026

Pet food sector growing – but at a slower pace

Alltech study highlights global market trends

Pet food sector growing – but at a slower pace

Global pet food production grew again in 2025, albeit at a slower pace. According to the latest Agri-Food Outlook 2026 from feed …

Suppliers9. June 2026

The Buffalo Co. launches nationwide at Jollyes

Expansion in the UK pet sector

The Buffalo Co. launches nationwide at Jollyes

The British premium manufacturer The Buffalo Co. is significantly expanding its market presence in its home market. The …

Distribution9. June 2026

Arcaplanet acquires Animal Store

Italian pet care leadership strengthened

Arcaplanet acquires Animal Store

Italian pet care retail chain Arcaplanet has acquired Animal Store, a specialist retailer with deep regional roots in Calabria, adding 12 stores to…

Distribution2. June 2026

The Nutriment Company takes over Yorkshire Raw Feeds

Second acquisition of 2026

The Nutriment Company takes over Yorkshire Raw Feeds

The Nutriment Company (TNC), a European leader in premium natural pet food, has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feed…

Suppliers2. June 2026

Pet industry unites for Plastic Recovery July

Your company can join

Pet industry unites for Plastic Recovery July

The pet industry generates over 300 million pounds of plastic packaging every year, and 91% of it ends up in landfills, oceans, or …

Events2. June 2026

A room full of people

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A room full of people

In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the i…

Distribution

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Trixie-Central I langversion

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen …

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A Nordic summit with global reach

Copenhagen

A Nordic summit with global reach

This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of …

Events

From the bowl to preventive care

Mintel

From the bowl to preventive care

Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new…

Distribution4/2026

Record attendance in New Delhi

India International Pet Trade Fair

Record attendance in New Delhi

The 16th edition of the India International Pet Trade Fair and the 7th edition of Aquagic …

Events4/2026

Half the value, half the shelf?

cats market

Half the value, half the shelf?

Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether …

Distribution4/2026