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New brand identity

Carnilove launches streamlined portfolio

The Czech pet food brand Carnilove has announced the launch of a new global brand identity with a refined product portfolio. The update affects over 100 SKUs across dry food, wet food, and snacks for dogs and cats. …

Suppliers9. April 2026

Canadian specialist retailer

Pet Valu celebrates its 50th anniversary

Pet Valu, the Canadian and local specialist retailer of pet supplies, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Pet Valu…

Distribution7. April 2026

development, networking and mentoring

‘Women in Petfood Leadership’ returns to the Petfood Forum 2026

Women in Petfood Leadership (WIPL) will have a strong presence at the Petfood Forum 2026, offering attendees …

Suppliers7. April 2026

Planters Bretby in UK

Live pets occupy 60% of the sales area

This is what an experience-oriented pet shop in Europe can look like: at a time when many retailers are downsizing their live animal …

Distribution7. April 2026

Post-typhoon support

Purina donates 45,000 pounds of dog food

The storm hit Alaska in October 2025, bringing hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding that severely affected nearly 50 rural …

Suppliers7. April 2026

Västra Götaland

Arken Zoo opens new branch in Mariestad

Arken Zoo is further expanding its presence in Västra Götaland and will open the doors to a new branch in Mariestad on 18 April. At …

Distribution7. April 2026

Pre-merger figures

Grupo Petz Cobasi reports solid growth in 2025

Petz closed the 2025 financial year with solid results ahead of its merger with Cobasi into Grupo Petz Cobasi, cleared by Brazil's …

Distribution2. April 2026

Financial year 2025

Musti Group announces record sales

Musti Group, the leading Nordic pet care specialist and part of the Sonae Group, closed financial year 2025 with record net sales of €508.9 mio …

Distribution2. April 2026

Pet supplements and functional snacks

AlphaPet Ventures acquires Tierliebhaber

AlphaPet Ventures has acquired Tierliebhaber. The acquisition is already AlphaPet’s sixth takeover since 2020 – and the second in the first…

Distribution2. April 2026

After more than 12 years

Jan Wejbrandt steps down at Maxi Zoo France

Jan Wejbrandt has left his position as head of Maxi Zoo France after more than 12 years. Wejbrandt confirmed his departure on LinkedIn, …

Distribution2. April 2026

Comment

A room full of people

In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the i…

Distribution

Trixie-Central I langversion

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen …

Suppliers

Copenhagen

A Nordic summit with global reach

This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of …

Events

Mintel

From the bowl to preventive care

Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new…

Distribution4/2026

India International Pet Trade Fair

Record attendance in New Delhi

The 16th edition of the India International Pet Trade Fair and the 7th edition of Aquagic …

Events4/2026

cats market

Half the value, half the shelf?

Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether …

Distribution4/2026

Carnilove launches streamlined portfolio

Pet Valu celebrates its 50th anniversary

‘Women in Petfood Leadership’ returns to the Petfood Forum 2026

Live pets occupy 60% of the sales area

Purina donates 45,000 pounds of dog food

Arken Zoo opens new branch in Mariestad

Grupo Petz Cobasi reports solid growth in 2025

Musti Group announces record sales

AlphaPet Ventures acquires Tierliebhaber

Jan Wejbrandt steps down at Maxi Zoo France

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A room full of people

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

A Nordic summit with global reach

From the bowl to preventive care

Record attendance in New Delhi

Half the value, half the shelf?