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News from the US

Petland on top-ranked franchise list

Petland is honoured to be ranked once again among top-ranked franchises in the United States. It is placed in the top 250 spots this year, ranking 209 overall in the Entrepreneur magazine's 39th Annual Franchise 50…

News26. January 2018

Acquisition

Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories

Mars Petcare has acquired Genoscoper Laboratories, a specialist in molecular diagnostics for companion animals. The acquisition will …

News26. January 2018

Sweden

Magnusson producing to food standard

Magnusson Petfood has been certified as complying with the IP food standard for food safety since January and thus becomes the first Swedish …

News24. January 2018

France

Pet range now at Day by Day

The French packaging-free supermarket chain Day by Day is expanding its offering to include a range for cats and dogs, consisting of products in the …

News24. January 2018

Acquisition

PetIQ acquires VIP Petcare

PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ has acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, better known as VIP Petcare. Their nationwide veterinary clinics and veterinarian services …

News24. January 2018

Investment

Felcana receives funding

Felcana, the pet technology company, has announced that it has received start-up capital from Insead Alum Ventures (IAV), a Singapore-based investment c…

News18. January 2018

New facility

Kemin acquires Canadian company

Kemin Industries has announced the establishment of a Canadian division and will today, 18 January, inaugurate its new facility in Mont Saint-Hilair…

News18. January 2018

Best Buy

Recognition for Tetra air pumps

The British aquatics trade magazine Practical Fishkeeping has rated the APS 50 and APS 400 air pumps from Tetra as its "Best Buy" for …

News18. January 2018

Long Paws wins award

Long Paws is the winner of the Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Award in the category Best Specialist Canine Accessories Retailers - UK.GHP appoints a member to …

News18. January 2018

Expansion

Animalis launches a new format

The French pet store chain Animalis has embarked on expansion and has opened three new stores in France. Following the opening of the 500 m2 store in…

News12. January 2018