News from the pet industry

Pats Sandown

New grooming competition announced

A new competition called Groom-Off Sunday will be launched at Pats Sandown (9-10 February). The competition will run in association with expert Mathew Spry and the Welsh Grooming Academy, in two independent sessions on …

News4. February 2020

New research

UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans

The UK is the most pet-loving nation in Europe, according to new research. The survey, by Agria Pet Insurance, examined the feelings of pet …

News4. February 2020

Good prospects

Interzoo organisers report a broader international spread

"Four months ahead of Interzoo 2020, more companies have already booked their stands than at the comparable point b…

News30. January 2020

Fiscal 2019

Zooplus increases sales to over 1.5 bn euros

Based on provisional figures, Zooplus recorded sales revenues totalling 1 524 mio euros in fiscal 2019 (2018: 1 342 mio euros), …

News30. January 2020

Partnership

Petland Charities to donate pet food

Petland Charities and the Athens County Food pantry have announced a partnership to provide dog food for families in need.The programme, which …

News30. January 2020

Germany

Alphapet acquires Healthfood 24

Alphapet Ventures, a pet supplies company specialising in digital solutions, has acquired the German pet food manufacturer Healthfood 24 and thus …

News28. January 2020

Belgium

Michel Picandet takes the helm at Tomra Food

Michel Picandet has been appointed executive vice-president and head of Tomra Food. He joined the company on 1 January and will be …

News28. January 2020

Denmark

Aller Petfood celebrates 40 years in pet food

The history of Aller Petfood actually dates back 98 years to when Frederik Bylling bought the company Aller Mølle. His son Povl …

News28. January 2020

USA

Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Cardinal Pet Care

Whitebridge Pet Brands has acquired Cardinal Laboratories (Cardinal Pet Care), adding the following brands to its portfolio: Pet …

News28. January 2020

A growing product offering

Focus on accessories in PET worldwide 1

The significance of accessories for dogs and cats is steadily increasing. Whether it is cushions and beds, outdoor accessories or dog appare…

News23. January 2020

Comment

A room full of people

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

Distribution

Trixie-Central I langversion

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen …

Suppliers

Copenhagen

A Nordic summit with global reach

This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of …

Events

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

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

Rudelreport

What makes Germany’s dog owners tick

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

Distribution4/2026

New grooming competition announced

UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans

Interzoo organisers report a broader international spread

Zooplus increases sales to over 1.5 bn euros

Petland Charities to donate pet food

Alphapet acquires Healthfood 24

Michel Picandet takes the helm at Tomra Food

Aller Petfood celebrates 40 years in pet food

Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Cardinal Pet Care

Focus on accessories in PET worldwide 1

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A room full of people

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

A Nordic summit with global reach

From the bowl to preventive care

Record attendance in New Delhi

What makes Germany’s dog owners tick