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Manna Pro expands presence in animal business

Acquisition

Manna Pro expands presence in animal business

Manna Pro Products, a manufacturer and marketer of animal nutrition and care products, has acquired Espree, a Texas-based company that formulates, manufactures and markets Aloe vera-based premium, wholesome, natural …

News21. April 2017

Petco has purchased PetCoach

Digital initiatives

Petco has purchased PetCoach

Petco has acquired the digital pet services company PetCoach. PetCoach is a pet advice website and app that helps pet owners take better care of their …

News21. April 2017

Aniforte expanding to Great Britain

Online shop

Aniforte expanding to Great Britain

The German company Aniforte is expanding to Great Britain. Aniforte produces additive-free food and natural products for pets based on …

News10. April 2017

Pet country UK

Population figures

Pet country UK

Nearly one in two households in the UK has a pet according to a study by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA). It reports that twelve million households, …

News10. April 2017

5th annual Dog Breeder Symposium

Petland

5th annual Dog Breeder Symposium

Petland, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Ohio Professional Dog Breeders Association, the Ohio Department of Agriculture a…

News10. April 2017

Nestlé acquires a majority share in Terra Canis

Acquisition

Nestlé acquires a majority share in Terra Canis

Nestlé Purina PetCare has signed an agreement to acquire the majority holding in Terra Canis. "The outstanding expertise of …

News5. April 2017

Flexi terminates supplier agreement with Amazon USA

Fake copies online

Flexi terminates supplier agreement with Amazon USA

The retracting lead specialist flexi Bogdahn has terminated its supplier relationship with Amazon USA and stopped direct …

News5. April 2017

Rogz: new distributor for Denmark and Iceland

Expansion

Rogz: new distributor for Denmark and Iceland

Rogz, the lifestyle pet accessories brand based in Cape Town, has announced the appointment of Akudim A/S as its new exclusive d…

News5. April 2017

New sales structure at Versele-Laga

Preparing for globalisation

New sales structure at Versele-Laga

The Belgian pet food firm Versele-Laga is preparing for globalisation. The company, which supplies pet food products to over 75 countries …

News31. March 2017

Seventh edition of Interpets Asia Pacific has opened

Tokyo

Seventh edition of Interpets Asia Pacific has opened

Interpets Asia Pacific opened its doors on 30 March and runs until 2 April at Tokyo Big Sight. A record-breaking number of 403 …

News31. March 2017

“We believe in quality“

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

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

All time high in cat ownership

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 …

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Not so bad at all

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

Margins under pressure

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

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

Distribution4-5/2025