News from the pet industry

Kathrin Keunecke changes departments

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo appoints Mikko Forsström as CPO

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo sharpens its product strategy: Effective May 1, Mikko Forsström will assume the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO). With Forsström, the group gains an internationally seasoned retail executive with…

Distribution10. March 2026

Pet Centar grows

34th store in Serbia

Pet Centar has opened a store in Lazarevac – its third new branch in Serbia this year. The 34th store is set to open in April in the Galerija Mall, as …

Distribution10. March 2026

Already looking ahead

Zoomark gears up for 2027

Zoomark is already preparing its next edition while keeping the pet industry engaged throughout 2026 with new events and international projects. The trade…

Events10. March 2026

Organic sales growth of 2.8%

Symrise: Highest profitability in 10 years

For full year 2025, Symrise AG achieved organic sales growth of 2.8%, its highest profitability in 10 years, the company reports in a …

Suppliers10. March 2026

Spring campaign

Kiwoko warns of parasites in spring

Kiwoko, a specialist in comprehensive care for various types of pets with over 200 branches in Spain and Portugal, warns of the seasonal i…

Distribution10. March 2026

EPO president

The Norwegian pet trade association turns 70

Norway's leading pet trade association, NZB (Norsk Zoologisk Bransjeforening), is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, a milestone…

Distribution5. March 2026

Joining Montego

Monic Group acquires Marltons Pet Care

Monic Group, the holding company behind Montego Pet Nutrition, has finalised its acquisition of Marltons Pet Care. According to a press …

Suppliers5. March 2026

Expanding Slovenian pet commerce

Živalnik.si partners with Zooplus Group

The Slovenian pet marketplace Živalnik.si has announced a strategic partnership with Zoohit.si, the Slovenian arm of the Zooplus Group, in a…

Distribution5. March 2026

Low price label

Jollyes launches new product line and 120th store

The UK pet supply retailer Jollyes has introduced Simply Jollyes, a low-priced own-label pet range. According to a press release, …

Distribution5. March 2026

Trend leader

Maxi Zoo Poland receives award

Maxi Zoo Poland has been recognised with a Future Retail Award in the category Trend Leader, according to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page. The …

Distribution5. March 2026