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New sales record

Pet market in Germany in 2023

New sales record

The German pet industry continues to develop positively. With sales of over 5.6 bn euros, the stationary specialist and food retail sector recorded an increase of 9.5 per cent in 2023, according to the two associations …

Suppliers16. April 2024

These are the winners

pet and PET worldwide Products of the Year 2023/2024

These are the winners

With a record turnout of over 400 specialist retailers from Germany and abroad, the vote for the pet and PET worldwide Products of the Year 2023/2024 has come…

Suppliers11. April 2024

New managers at Das Futterhaus

Alexander Stübler and Hartmut Senf

New managers at Das Futterhaus

On 15 April, Alexander Stübler will take over the management of sales at the German specialist retail chain Das Futterhaus. He succeeds Thomas …

Distribution11. April 2024

“No cat without a can”

Kiwoko to start a food collection campaign

“No cat without a can”

The good weather is returning, and with it the number of unsterilised litters of cats in cat colonies is increasing. Kiwoko, the largest pet store chain in …

Distribution11. April 2024

PET worldwide is looking for the start-up of the year

B2B communication platform for newcomer companies

PET worldwide is looking for the start-up of the year

PET worldwide wants to strengthen newcomer companies in the pet industry. In order to offer them a B2B communication platform…

Distribution9. April 2024

Casco Pet appoints group managing director

Wayne Kemp

Casco Pet appoints group managing director

International shopfitting company Casco Pet has appointed Wayne Kemp as group managing director. “The newly created position reflects the…

Suppliers9. April 2024

Over 21 200 visitors at Iberzoo+Propet

Get-together in Spain

Over 21 200 visitors at Iberzoo+Propet

The Spanish pet trade fair Iberzoo+Propet, which took place in March in Madrid, was attended by 21 257 professionals, more than 240 exhibitor…

Events9. April 2024

Zoomark cooperates with Pet Fair South-East Asia

From Bologna to Bangkok

Zoomark cooperates with Pet Fair South-East Asia

The organisers of Zoomark (5-7 May 2025, Bologna, Italy) and Pet Fair South-East Asia (30 October - 1 November, Bangkok, Thailand) …

Events9. April 2024

Global Pet Expo welcomed 20 000 attendees

Record-breaking attendance at the 20th annual show

Global Pet Expo welcomed 20 000 attendees

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) hosted the 20th annual Global Pet Expo on …

Events9. April 2024

Nestlé Purina celebrates opening in North Carolina

New pet food factory

Nestlé Purina celebrates opening in North Carolina

Nestlé Purina Petcare has celebrated the official opening of the company's newest pet food plant in Eden, North Carolina, with …

Suppliers4. April 2024

“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