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Mera uses recyclable plastic pouches

Cooperation with Mondi

Mera uses recyclable plastic pouches

Together with packaging specialist Mondi, Mera Tiernahrung has developed a recyclable plastic pouch for semi-moist croquettes. A sustainable packaging was required in which the croquettes would remain fresh and moist …

News18. June 2020

Spike in sales of dog grooming products

UK pet market

Spike in sales of dog grooming products

The availability of dog groomers in the UK has been severely limited due to Covid-19, which has obviously had a significant impact on the …

News18. June 2020

Pet food market grew by 10.5 per cent in 2019

Russia

Pet food market grew by 10.5 per cent in 2019

According to Euromonitor International's latest report, the Russian pet food market was estimated at 212 bn roubles (approx. 2.69 bn …

News16. June 2020

RAW moves to the Internet

Corona pandemic

RAW moves to the Internet

The organisers and partners of the UK's Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) will move their campaign to the Internet due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. …

News16. June 2020

Petstore Conad expands to 54 locations

Italy

Petstore Conad expands to 54 locations

The Italian pet shop chain Petstore Conad opened three new locations in May, bringing its total number of stores to 54. A total of 12 new …

News16. June 2020

Pet World Arabia postponed

Dubai

Pet World Arabia postponed

The number of pet trade fairs that have had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic continues to increase.The trade fair Pet World Arabia in Dubai, …

News16. June 2020

Winners from Russia and Great Britain

Purina BetterwithPets Award 2020

Winners from Russia and Great Britain

Street Vet of Great Britain and Homely Home of Russia are the winners of the Purina BetterwithPets Award 2020. With this award Nestlé Purina …

News10. June 2020

First pet quality mark awarded

The Netherlands

First pet quality mark awarded

Frans and Anjo Brock of the Dutch pet company Dierenwelzijncentrum in t'Veld are the first to have been awarded the Martin Gaus quality mark for …

Distribution10. June 2020

Nestlé Purina donates over 2 mio meals

In 15 countries

Nestlé Purina donates over 2 mio meals

0The pet food manufacturer Nestlé Purina is supporting animal shelters and pet welfare organisations in more than 15 countries in Europe, the…

News10. June 2020

New look for the flagship store

Qualipet

New look for the flagship store

Switzerland's leading pet retail chain Qualipet has remained active during the coronavirus crisis. The leading Swiss pet store chain has completely …

News9. June 2020

A room full of people

Comment

A room full of people

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

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‘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 …

Suppliers

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

What makes Germany’s dog owners tick

Rudelreport

What makes Germany’s dog owners tick

The ‘Rudelreport’ series of studies on the relationship between dogs and their owners highlights …

Distribution4/2026