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Petition against EU regulation

Proposed revision

Petition against EU regulation

Various associations in the pet sector are mobilising against the proposed EU regulation referring to the use of homeopathic and naturopathic products for animals. The regulation is intended to amend the law on …

News17. February 2016

Musti ja Mirri: Great Place to Work 2016

Award

Musti ja Mirri: Great Place to Work 2016

The North European EQT-owned pet speciality retail group Musti ja Mirri has been ranked in first place in the prestigious list Great Place …

News17. February 2016

Beco Pets expands its team

People

Beco Pets expands its team

Beco Pets of Great Britain, manufacturer of pet accessories, has added five new employees to its team. Marcia Saul is Beco's new sales executive. Three …

News11. February 2016

Key buyers from Europe, Dubai and the USA at Meet the Buyers event

PetQuip and Gardenex event

Key buyers from Europe, Dubai and the USA at Meet the Buyers event

Pet product buyers from Spain and Finland together with garden product buyers from Dubai, the US and France have …

News11. February 2016

Hundemaxx aims to expand through crowdfunding

Cooperation

Hundemaxx aims to expand through crowdfunding

The pet supplies retailer Hundemaxx aims to expand its megastores in Nuremberg and Munich and move into other big cities like Berlin, …

News11. February 2016

Sales and volume rose 4 per cent in 2015

Global pet food trends

Sales and volume rose 4 per cent in 2015

GfK's two leading pet analysts reported that global pet food retail sales grew 4 per cent in 2015 to a total of around $70 bn, according to…

News4. February 2016

More than 100 exhibitors expected at Propet

Madrid

More than 100 exhibitors expected at Propet

A month before it opens, the Propet pet industry trade fair is still in the marketing stage, and it is expected that several more …

News4. February 2016

Central Garden reports sales increase of 17 per cent

First-quarter results

Central Garden reports sales increase of 17 per cent

The US-based pet product supplier Central Garden & Pet Company has announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter…

News4. February 2016

Aquarama in China in future

New venue

Aquarama in China in future

The 15th edition of Aquarama will take place in Guangzhou (Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex) for the first time from 22 to 25 September. It is …

News29. January 2016

Eheim extends its scheme internationally

New distribution models

Eheim extends its scheme internationally

Eheim aims to introduce its selective distribution system, which was implemented in Germany in 2013, into some other countries also. …

News29. January 2016

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

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

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

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026