News from the pet industry

Markets

Americans spent $69.5 billion on pets in 2017

Overall spending in the pet industry is higher than ever before, with $69.51 billion spent in 2017, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). The 2017 pet industry spending numbers surpass the previous …

News29. March 2018

Collaboration

Central Garden & Pet joins forces with Casco Pet

Central Garden & Pet has partnered with Casco Pet in the USA through a joint exhibition area at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando…

News29. March 2018

Share prices

Zooplus: downward trend continues

Zooplus shares have fallen to their lowest level since the beginning of February. Shares in the pet supplies retailer lost 9.4 per cent of their …

News29. March 2018

PetQuip

Over fifty British pet product exhibitors at Interzoo 2018

The exhibitor group in the British pavilion at Interzoo 2018 is offering buyers from across the world a multitude of new …

News29. March 2018

Industry gathering

Hunter hosts a get-together

Hunter has organised its third "Get Together" event for over 60 customers and partners from 27 nations at its company headquarters in Bielefel…

News22. March 2018

Spain

Bewital petfood reflects on a successful show

The Iberzoo + Propet show was staged in Madrid from 15 to 17 March. Bewital petfood was one of the 480 companies taking part, and has …

News22. March 2018

Personalities

Central Garden & Pet announces new chairman of the board

Central Garden & Pet Company announced that Brooks Pennington III has succeeded Bill Brown as chairman of the board. …

News22. March 2018

Changes

Central Garden & Pet Company acquires pet food supplier

Central Garden & Pet Company is acquiring all the business assets of General Pet Supply, a Midwestern US supplier …

News22. March 2018

Expansion

Catipilla secures financial backing

Catipilla, a UK start-up based in Buckinghamshire, has developed an innovative climbing frame that helps cats to climb walls. Having initially …

News20. March 2018

PetSmart

Chewy CEO Ryan Cohen stepping down

PetSmart Inc. Has announced that Ryan Cohen, co-founder and chief executive officer of Chewy.com, has decided to step down from his day-to-day …

News20. March 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

Americans spent $69.5 billion on pets in 2017

Central Garden & Pet joins forces with Casco Pet

Zooplus: downward trend continues

Over fifty British pet product exhibitors at Interzoo 2018

Hunter hosts a get-together

Bewital petfood reflects on a successful show

Central Garden & Pet announces new chairman of the board

Central Garden & Pet Company acquires pet food supplier

Catipilla secures financial backing

Chewy CEO Ryan Cohen stepping down

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1% overall growth

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Success stories and industry awards

Success stories and industry awards

1% overall growth

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