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Manfred Bogdahn recognised for his lifetime achievement

pet Personality of the Year 2019

Manfred Bogdahn recognised for his lifetime achievement

Manfred Bogdahn, founder and proprietor of Flexi Bogdahn International, has been recognised for his lifetime achievement with the pet Personality of the Year Award. He was presented with the award at the evening …

News10. October 2019

Koord Janssen is new managing director of Tetra

Change at the top

Koord Janssen is new managing director of Tetra

Koord Janssen has been appointed managing director of Tetra GmbH in Melle. He thus becomes part of the managing director team, …

News10. October 2019

Fressnapf warehouse grows to over 34 000 m²

Germany

Fressnapf warehouse grows to over 34 000 m²

Ten years ago the Fressnapf Group commissioned its biggest FMCG warehouse in Feuchtwangen. Up to now more than 400 000 pallets of pet …

News1. October 2019

Increase of nearly nine per cent for Hornbach stores

First six months

Increase of nearly nine per cent for Hornbach stores

The 157 Hornbach DIY stores and the group's online shops in nine European countries increased their net sales in the first six …

News1. October 2019

The world’s most Instagrammed cats

Online phenomenon

The world’s most Instagrammed cats

New research from comparethemarket.com has studied hashtag data from just under 100 cat breeds to find out which is our favourite of all time. …

News1. October 2019

An industry meeting in Telford

United Kingdom

An industry meeting in Telford

PATS Telford took place on 22 and 23 September. In the closing report the organiser deemed it a huge success. It is reported that over 2 100 visitors…

News26. September 2019

A social media hit by Prins and Vitesse

The Netherlands

A social media hit by Prins and Vitesse

To visualize mutual cooperation and common interests with the Arnhem premier league club Vitesse, Prins Petfoods presents The Battle. This …

News26. September 2019

Pet Fair Asia exceeds expectations

Shanghai

Pet Fair Asia exceeds expectations

Pet Fair Asia took place in Shanghai from 21 to 25 August with 1 591 exhibitors presenting on an exhibition area of 185 000 m² in 14 halls. 67 …

News24. September 2019

Mike Mardy joins True Leaf board of directors

Personalities

Mike Mardy joins True Leaf board of directors

True Leaf Brands announced the appointment of Mike Mardy, CPA, to its board of directors as an independent member.Mike Mardy most …

News24. September 2019

General Mills pet food sales hit 368 mio. dollars

Financial results

General Mills pet food sales hit 368 mio. dollars

General Mills' pet food segment, including Blue Buffalo, reached 368 mio. dollars in the first quarter of fiscal year2020 (Q1 FY20…

News24. September 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

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026