News from the pet industry

France

Aquatlantis opens a new subsidiary

The Portuguese aquatics company Aquatlantis has opened a new subsidiary in Roncq in northern France. "France is a significant market for our business, as we have always worked with it, so it made sense to invest in…

News12. April 2018

New range

Casco Pet launches veterinary clinical housing range

Casco Pet has recently announced that it is entering the veterinary market with the launch of its new range of veterinary …

News12. April 2018

Award

Group55 wins scale-up Business of the Year award

Group55, the UK manufacturers of pet grooming products, have once again added to their growing list of accolades by winning the S…

News10. April 2018

Personalities

The Bramton Company appoints new international business manager

The Bramton Company has appointed Neli Ban as its new international account manager, tasking her with strengthening …

News10. April 2018

A novel idea

Japanese pet owner develops cat food for cats and people

Keiko Hirose of Kyoto loves cats and had the idea of developing a food that appeals to both the pets and their owners. She …

News10. April 2018

Belgium

United Petfood acquires Animal Lovers

United Petfood, the international producer of dog and cat food with headquarters in Belgium, has acquired the Dutch company Animal Lovers. …

News6. April 2018

Personalities

Bosch expands management team

Changes took place in the management team of Bosch Tiernahrung on 1 April, prompted by the departure of authorised signatory Werner Frank. …

News6. April 2018

Agreement

J.M. Smucker will acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition

The J. M. Smucker Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, LLC for approximately 1.7 bn …

News6. April 2018

Innovation Selection

Fressnapf Group seeking innovations

New functionality, sustainable production processes, innovative designs - the production landscape in the pet supplies sector is changing …

News4. April 2018

Alliance

Phileo Lesaffre and Diana Pet Food enter into partnership

Phileo Lesaffre's animal nutrition business unit and Diana Pet Food have entered into a partnership in yeast- and …

News4. April 2018

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works…

Distribution4-5/2025

Aquatlantis opens a new subsidiary

Casco Pet launches veterinary clinical housing range

Group55 wins scale-up Business of the Year award

The Bramton Company appoints new international business manager

Japanese pet owner develops cat food for cats and people

United Petfood acquires Animal Lovers

Bosch expands management team

J.M. Smucker will acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition

Fressnapf Group seeking innovations

Phileo Lesaffre and Diana Pet Food enter into partnership

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Not so bad at all

Margins under pressure