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United Petfood acquires Effeffe

Belgium/Italy

United Petfood acquires Effeffe

United Petfood, international producer of dog- and cat food, announces the acquisition of the Italian company Effeffe Petfood, a producer of private label petfood.Effeffe has more than 30 years of experience in the …

News9. January 2020

Maxi Zoo opened 31 new stores

France

Maxi Zoo opened 31 new stores

The French retail group Maxi Zoo rounded off a successful 2019 with the opening of two new stores in December. By the end of the year, the company …

News9. January 2020

A good year for Zoo & Co.

Germany

A good year for Zoo & Co.

The Zoo & Co. trading group can look back on a successful 2019, which was characterised by a raft of new store openings and like-for-like growth of 5.…

News9. January 2020

Alibaba not able to attract any big brands yet in Europe

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Alibaba not able to attract any big brands yet in Europe

Alibaba is looking to start up in Europe and has launched its online marketplace AliExpress abroad also. An online giant in…

News9. January 2020

GA Pet Food Partners announces new directors

United Kingdom

GA Pet Food Partners announces new directors

GA Pet Food Partners announces the appointment of new directors who will lead the company in the future.Thus James Bracewell will lead …

News7. January 2020

Collar and Ferplast embark on collaboration

Ukraine/Italy

Collar and Ferplast embark on collaboration

Ferplast has included the Puller training toy of the Ukrainian company Collar in its range.People at Collar are certain that the product…

News7. January 2020

Scruffs to debut at Harrogate Christmas Fair

United Kingdom

Scruffs to debut at Harrogate Christmas Fair

Pet bed specialist Scruffs has confirmed its attendance at the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair (12-15 January).With over 90 …

News7. January 2020

Prins wins Best Product of the Year

Netherlands

Prins wins Best Product of the Year

Prins ProCare Lamb & Rice Hypoallergenic has been voted Best Product of the Year 2019-2020 by consumers in the animal feed category.The poll…

News7. January 2020

General Mills pet food and treat sales up 16 per cent

USA

General Mills pet food and treat sales up 16 per cent

General Mills pet food and treat sales increased by 16 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020.The company's pet …

News7. January 2020

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

2019/2020

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

The editorial team at PET worldwide wishes all readers a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the New Year.

News19. December 2019

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

Let’s go!

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

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 …

Events2/2026

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 …

Suppliers2/2026