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Zoomark opens and fills its 10th hall

Already fully booked

Zoomark opens and fills its 10th hall

The international trade fair for pet products and accessories in Bologna, Italy, is riding a wave of success: the next edition, from 5 to 7 May, is already fully booked, prompting the organisers to expand the exhibition…

Events30. January 2025

Nicki Hamilton appointed managing director of Accapi Group

Accapi Group

Nicki Hamilton appointed managing director of Accapi Group

Accapi Group, the exclusive European distributor for performance dog gear specialist Ruffwear, has appointed Nicki …

Suppliers30. January 2025

Obi Group takes over Migros shops

Expansion in Switzerland

Obi Group takes over Migros shops

The takeover has been completed: The Obi Group has announced that all Obi stores in Switzerland, which were previously operated under the Migros …

Distribution30. January 2025

Cody Risner joins Alphia

New vice president

Cody Risner joins Alphia

Alphia, one of the largest pet food co-manufacturers in North America, announces the appointment of Cody Risner as Vice President of Operations, effective …

Distribution28. January 2025

Purina donates money and food

Southern California Wildfires

Purina donates money and food

As wildfires burn across the Los Angeles area, covering more than 40 000 acres and destroying more than 12 000 structures, Purina is providing a 25 …

Distribution28. January 2025

Hill's launches adoption campaign

Cooperation with 13 shelters

Hill's launches adoption campaign

Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's), a leading animal welfare partner, announced its inaugural "Welcome Home" adoption campaign to help shelter pets …

Distribution28. January 2025

Gathering for inspiration and future planning

Vafo Family Meet Up Vol. 2

Gathering for inspiration and future planning

The Vafo company gathered again this January for the Family Meet Up Vol. 2, "our much-anticipated annual tradition of connecting with …

Distribution28. January 2025

Zooplus cuts prices on private label products

Global supply chains more resilient

Zooplus cuts prices on private label products

Zooplus, Europe’s leading online platforms for pet supplies, is launching a new price reduction campaign for its own brands. While t…

Distribution23. January 2025

Musti Group to acquire shares in Petrus Veterinærer AS

Entering the Norwegian veterinary market

Musti Group to acquire shares in Petrus Veterinærer AS

Finnish retailer Musti Norge AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musti Group ("Musti"), has signed a share subscription …

Distribution23. January 2025

Sustainability at the Pet Summit

New Pet Track

Sustainability at the Pet Summit

The new Pet Sustainability Track, sponsored by the Pet Sustainability Coalition, is one of five special tracks offered at this year's Pet Summit. …

Events23. January 2025

“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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Steadily growing

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Not so bad at all

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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