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Successful meeting point

Zoosphere

Successful meeting point

Zoosphere 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was held on 19-21 November. About 200 companies from Brazil, the Czech Republic, China, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Turkey presented pet food of …

News22. December 2015

New online platform for bargain hunters

E-commerce

New online platform for bargain hunters

The Swedish online store Fyndiq, which launched recently in Germany, has a range featuring products for pets too. It is limited at present …

News22. December 2015

Mintel study on pets

A love of pets

Mintel study on pets

Pets are regarded increasingly as family members across Europe. The love of pets seems to be strongest in Germany, according to a new study carried out by …

News22. December 2015

Anna Malarski joins Futterhaus

Newly created role

Anna Malarski joins Futterhaus

Anna Malarski will assume the newly created role of head of finance and controlling at the German pet retailer Futterhaus on 1 January. The business …

News16. December 2015

Mars Petcare issues a recall

USA

Mars Petcare issues a recall

Mars Petcare has issued a voluntary recall of some Nutro dog treats due to potential mould, according to reports in the US media. The pet retailer …

News16. December 2015

1st Nordic Pet Food Seminar

Positive feedback

1st Nordic Pet Food Seminar

Described by one attendee as a “perfect seminar!” the 1st Nordic Pet Food Seminar on the theme “Fit for the future - helping your pet food business grow…

News16. December 2015

Award

Tetra is brand of the century

Every three years, publisher Florian Langenscheidt and the publishing house Deutsche Standards issue a new edition of the compendium “Brands of the …

News8. December 2015

Closer ties between Zoo Royal and Rewe

New headquarters

Closer ties between Zoo Royal and Rewe

The online shop Zoo Royal, a company belonging to the Rewe Group, has moved its headquarters to Cologne. Since 1 December the shop has been …

News8. December 2015

Forced labour: Nestlé goes on the offensive

Thailand

Forced labour: Nestlé goes on the offensive

Following an investigation that has been going on for roughly twelve months, the Swiss multinational Nestlé has uncovered extensive …

News8. December 2015

2020 Global Pets has ambitious aims

Spain

2020 Global Pets has ambitious aims

Almost the whole regional distributors of Royal Canin products for Spain have been launched this year a new project establishing the company …

News4. December 2015

“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