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Fressnapf grows significantly in all channels

Annual press conference

Fressnapf grows significantly in all channels

The Fressnapf group increased its turnover by 9.7 per cent to 2.3 bn euros in 2019. This was announced by the enterprise today, 12 February, at its annual press conference in Düsseldorf.Like-for-like sales grew by 6.1 …

News12. February 2020

International Pet Conference in Bologna

14/15 October

International Pet Conference in Bologna

The pet supplies sector is arming itself with new business models for the future. You can learn more about this at the International Pet …

News11. February 2020

More plant-based meals for dogs?

Mintel report

More plant-based meals for dogs?

New Mintel research shows a third (34 per cent) of UK dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a…

News11. February 2020

The cutest faces in the Netherlands

Photo competition

The cutest faces in the Netherlands

Dog Sientje and cat Fleur have the cutest faces in the Netherlands. They won the photo competition organised by Prins Petfoods and the online …

News11. February 2020

Is Ebay about to be sold?

Multi-billion-dollar deal

Is Ebay about to be sold?

Economic and financial news portals are all reporting that the stock exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is interested in acquiring Ebay. …

News6. February 2020

Peter Oswald leaves Mondi

Personnel

Peter Oswald leaves Mondi

The packaging manufacturer Mondi has agreed with CEO Peter Oswald that he will step down as CEO and from the administrative board of Mondi on 31 March …

News6. February 2020

Pats Telford to get a third hall

United Kingdom

Pats Telford to get a third hall

The organisers of the British pet supplies show Pats Telford have announced that a third hall will be added to the show on 27 and 28 September. The…

News6. February 2020

Aqua United takes over distribution for Reef Factory

For Germany and Austria

Aqua United takes over distribution for Reef Factory

Aqua United has announced that it has taken over the distribution of products for the Polish company Reef Factory exclusively …

News6. February 2020

Hunter to mark its 40th anniversary in Prague

Germany/Czech Republic

Hunter to mark its 40th anniversary in Prague

Together with 65 partners from 27 countries, the international sales & marketing team of Hunter will mark the company's 40th …

News4. February 2020

Hornbach opens a new store in Duiven

Netherlands

Hornbach opens a new store in Duiven

The new opening in Duiven brings the total number of Hornbach outlets in the Netherlands to 15 and is also the 160th store in nine European …

Distribution4. February 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…

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 …

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