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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 market research firm Mintel. The study revealed that 75 per cent…

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

Long Paws increases its team

New employee

Long Paws increases its team

UK-based Long Paws has increased its team. Lauren Bentley joined the Long Paws and will be based in the Manchester/Peak District area. She will be …

News4. December 2015

New acquisition of Central Garden & Pet

USA

New acquisition of Central Garden & Pet

The US-American pet products supplier Central Garden & Pet Company announced that it has purchased the pet bedding business and certain …

News4. December 2015

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

Let’s go!

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events2/2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers2/2026