News from the pet industry

New report

Italian pet supplies market remains steady

In the last year the Italian market for dog and cat food has grown in terms of sales by 3.8 per cent to 2.051 bn euros. These figures were revealed in the latest report from the Italian industry association Assalco and …

News21. June 2018

Expansion

Isola dei Tesori announces new stores in Italy

The Italian speciality retailer Isola dei Tesori has announced the opening of six new branches in Buccinasco, Parma, Silvi Marina, …

News19. June 2018

FEDIAF presidency

Mechthild Exner-Herforth succeeds Marinus Pannevis

At the last annual general meeting of the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF), Mechthild Exner-Herforth, …

News19. June 2018

Quality management

Aller Petfood gains FSSC 22000 certification

Aller Petfood was the first pet food company in Europe to gain ISO 22000 certification in 2007. Now the company has announced that it …

News19. June 2018

Interzoo summary

Fewer visitors, but a broader international spread

38 656 trade visitors from 126 countries came to the last Interzoo as compared to 39 075 visitors in 2016. The proportion of …

News12. June 2018

Forum and award presentation

Nestlé Purina commits to the good of the pet sector

The BetterwithPets award, which was initially established by pet food manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare and is worth 100 000 …

News12. June 2018

United Kingdom

Beaphar UK welcomes two veterinary nurses

Beaphar UK has added two new members to its team, with Georgina Shrimpton taking on the role of technical support executive and Sarah …

News12. June 2018

9/10 October in Budapest

Russia expert at the International Pet Conference

The Russian pet supplies market is undoubtedly one of the most promising and attractive in the world. No country has as many pets …

News7. June 2018

United Kingdom

New dates for PATS Sandown 2019 announced

PATS Sandown will be moving to a new date in 2019. The two-day pet trade exhibition will now be held on Sunday, 10 February, and Monday, …

News7. June 2018

USA

Wagz acquires pet tech brand Petzila

Wagz Inc. has acquired Petzila, the pet tech brand behind the Petzi Treat Cam. In 2015, Petzila launched its Petzi Treat Cam, a remote treat …

News7. June 2018

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

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

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

Events03/2026

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

Italian pet supplies market remains steady

Isola dei Tesori announces new stores in Italy

Mechthild Exner-Herforth succeeds Marinus Pannevis

Aller Petfood gains FSSC 22000 certification

Fewer visitors, but a broader international spread

Nestlé Purina commits to the good of the pet sector

Beaphar UK welcomes two veterinary nurses

Russia expert at the International Pet Conference

New dates for PATS Sandown 2019 announced

Wagz acquires pet tech brand Petzila

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1% overall growth

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