News from the pet industry - petworldwide

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 administration graduate will report directly to the management. …

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

Promotion does not necessary drive growth

Spain

Promotion does not necessary drive growth

15.2 per cent of pet food & pet care is sold on promotion in Spain, according a new study of the market survey company IRI worldwide.…

News4. December 2015

A room full of people

Comment

A room full of people

In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the i…

Distribution

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Trixie-Central I langversion

‘My absolute favourite candidate’

Central Garden & Pet is acquiring a majority stake in Trixie. CSO Burkhard Friedrichsen …

Suppliers

A Nordic summit with global reach

Copenhagen

A Nordic summit with global reach

This autumn the International Pet Conference brings the industry to Copenhagen for two days of …

Events

From the bowl to preventive care

Mintel

From the bowl to preventive care

Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new…

Distribution4/2026

The future has no age

Pettinella I longversion

The future has no age

Gen Z is driving change. Experience delivers impact. Modern hiring decisions require more than …

Distribution4/2026

Stores did not cover their own costs

Tractor Supply Company

Stores did not cover their own costs

Sales at the US rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supplies edged up in Q2 while like-for-like …

Distribution4/2026