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USA

Manna Pro Products acquires Hero Pet Brands

Manna Pro Products, manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition, has agreed to acquire Dallas-based Hero Pet Brands. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.The acquisition also provides Manna Pro with …

News6. June 2019

United Kingdom, Spain and Portugal

True Leaf expands European distribution

True Leaf Brands Inc. has announced distribution agreements with Oscar Pet Foods in the UK and Pocurull in Spain and Portugal that will …

News6. June 2019

4th quarter FY19

General Mills pet food sales up 38 per cent

General Mills' pet food and treat sales grew 38 per cent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 on a pro forma basis. General Mills …

News6. June 2019

The Netherlands

Dibevo with larger show floor and free catering

The Dibevo Trade Fair will be held on 6 and 7 October at the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, Netherlands. Due to the increased demand for …

Events4. June 2019

Hungary

The 2nd Dog Puller World Championship takes place in September

The second edition of the Dog Puller World Championship takes place in Sopron, Hungary, on 7 and 8 September. The …

News4. June 2019

United Kingdom

Lily’s Kitchen expanding further afield

London-based natural pet food manufacturer Lily's Kitchen is looking to grow its global offering by focusing selectively on new markets …

News4. June 2019

United Kingdom

PIF launches new trade show for pet supplies industry

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of a new industry-wide trade show aimed at all pet businesses …

News28. May 2019

Pura Naturals Pet

Five awards for shampoos, conditioners and wellness products

Pura Naturals Pet has won two prestigious Pet Insight Vanguard Awards in the categories Shampoos & Conditioners and…

News28. May 2019

Austria

Lagerhaus stores grow by 0.5 per cent

The Lagerhaus stores in Austria recorded only modest growth last year, with sales increasing by 0.5 per cent to 645 mio euros in 2018. The …

News28. May 2019

United Kingdom

Pets at Home reports positive trend

Pets at Home has reported a positive trend in its business for the 52-week period up to 28 March 2019. The outcome of the financial year …

News23. May 2019

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

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

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

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

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works…

Distribution4-5/2025

Manna Pro Products acquires Hero Pet Brands

True Leaf expands European distribution

General Mills pet food sales up 38 per cent

Dibevo with larger show floor and free catering

The 2nd Dog Puller World Championship takes place in September

Lily’s Kitchen expanding further afield

PIF launches new trade show for pet supplies industry

Five awards for shampoos, conditioners and wellness products

Lagerhaus stores grow by 0.5 per cent

Pets at Home reports positive trend

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Not so bad at all

Margins under pressure