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Pet Fair Asia 2026 sells out at record scale

Pet Fair Asia has sold out more than a month ahead of opening, with its 28th edition set to be the largest in the show's history. Running in Shanghai from 19–23 August, the fair will span a record 320,000 m2 and host …

Events9. July 2026

Practical steps for events

Grooming body issues animal welfare guidelines

The International Grooming Society (IGS) has launched its Animal Welfare Guidelines for Grooming Events, unveiled on 4 July, a …

Distribution9. July 2026

Moving exotic animals across borders

PetAirline flies snapping turtle to the US

Pet relocation specialist PetAirline has completed the international transport of two turtles – a hefty Alligator Snapping Turtle and a …

Suppliers9. July 2026

Evidence-based education

Online cat behaviour conference returns for 2026

Registration has opened for the second Cat Behaviour Conference, held online on Saturday 3 October from 9:00am to 6:00pm BST. The …

Events9. July 2026

100 brands expected

The Cat Show Live expands to London

The Cat Show Live is heading to the capital for the first time, with its inaugural London event confirmed for Excel London on Saturday 22 May …

Events9. July 2026

61 per cent own a pet

Belgium: three in four owners see pets as part of the family

A new survey by the Belgian Petfood Association (Bepefa) confirms how central pets have become to Belgian households: …

Distribution7. July 2026

Ukraine‘s Collar Company

Waudog enters US market via Kohl's

Ukrainian manufacturer Collar Company is expanding into the United States, bringing its smart pet gear brand Waudog to the shelves of retail …

Suppliers7. July 2026

Pet Sustainability Coalition

Pet industry rallies again for Plastic Recovery July

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has relaunched Plastic Recovery July, an industry-wide initiative that helps pet …

Suppliers7. July 2026

Programme for start-ups

Unleashed by Purina opens applications for eighth cohort

Purina has opened applications for the eighth edition of Unleashed by Purina, its accelerator programme for start-ups …

Suppliers7. July 2026

Help dogs stay fit into old age

Champion Petfoods funds Canine Performance Lab in Calgary

Champion Petfoods is backing a new research facility for canine health with an investment of 1.135 million Canadian dollar…

Suppliers7. July 2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

Italy

2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their …

Distribution03/2026

Pet Fair Asia 2026 sells out at record scale

Grooming body issues animal welfare guidelines

PetAirline flies snapping turtle to the US

Online cat behaviour conference returns for 2026

The Cat Show Live expands to London

Belgium: three in four owners see pets as part of the family

Waudog enters US market via Kohl's

Pet industry rallies again for Plastic Recovery July

Unleashed by Purina opens applications for eighth cohort

Champion Petfoods funds Canine Performance Lab in Calgary

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