News from the pet industry

New plans

Petco increases number of in-store veterinary hospitals

The leading US pet retailer Petco has announced plans to more than double its count of full-service in-store veterinary hospitals by the end of this year. The retail company is adding three regional veterinary partners:…

News8. August 2019

Shanghai

CIPS 2019 expects 1 500 exhibitors

The 23rd China International Pet Show (CIPS) will take place in the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center from 20 to 23 November 201…

News1. August 2019

Personalities

Champion Petfoods announces new CEO

Champion Petfoods has announced that the appointment of Blaine McPeak as chief executive officer. Additionally, Greg Christenson will fill the …

News1. August 2019

FEDIAF figures

Pet owning strengthens the labour market

The current statistics from FEDIAF, the European pet food manufacturers' industry association, reveal that pet owning is a significant …

News1. August 2019

Salmonella and cadmium

Fressnapf widens recall action

A number of online and print media as well as Internet portals are currently reporting that the recall of Multifit canine treats and Real Nature …

News30. July 2019

Quarterly figures

Analysts disappointed by Amazon

In its figures for the second quarter of 2019, Amazon has reported a net result that has increased by 100 mio dollars compared with the same quarter…

News30. July 2019

Rabbit awareness week

Huge response to protect and prevent campaign

Burgess Pet Care, the organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), has announced today that this year's Protect and Prevent campaign has…

News30. July 2019

Belgium

High expectations of Anido 2020

Over 80 exhibitors have already registered for the 21st edition of the Belgian pet supplies fair Anido in Kortrijk (Belgium). The fair takes place …

News25. July 2019

China

Founding of the Asia Pet Alliance

The Asia Pet Alliance (APA) is the first trade association for the pet industry in Asia. Its mission focuses on 4 priorities: encouraging …

News25. July 2019

Recall

93 salmonella cases likely to have been caused by pig ear dog treats

On 3 July, Pet Supplies Plus recalled bulk pig ear products distributed to all of its locations by several …

News25. July 2019

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

Petco increases number of in-store veterinary hospitals

CIPS 2019 expects 1 500 exhibitors

Champion Petfoods announces new CEO

Pet owning strengthens the labour market

Fressnapf widens recall action

Analysts disappointed by Amazon

Huge response to protect and prevent campaign

High expectations of Anido 2020

Founding of the Asia Pet Alliance

93 salmonella cases likely to have been caused by pig ear dog treats

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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