News from the pet industry

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Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo starts the year with strong sales growth

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo has made a dynamic start to the 2026 financial year, achieving robust sales growth and an encouraging like-for-like performance in the first quarter. The retail group reported this in a press …

Distribution16. June 2026

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop and strengthen …

Distribution16. June 2026

Tiendanimal expands Vigo store to nearly 530m²

Iberian pet specialist Tiendanimal has reopened its store at the Vialia Estación de Vigo shopping centre following an expansion that …

Distribution16. June 2026

Beyond Demographics

Understanding Germany’s dog owners

For companies operating in the German pet market, understanding dog owners means understanding far more than demographics. The Rudelreport projec…

Suppliers11. June 2026

New CEO Adam Dury

Five-year expansion plan launched at Jollyes

British pet retailer Jollyes is setting the course for the future and has confirmed the permanent appointment of Adam Dury as chief …

Distribution11. June 2026

27–29 September in Birmingham

Ticket sales for Pats have begun

The UK’s leading trade fair for pets and aquatics returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 27 to 29 September, gearing up to present its most …

Events11. June 2026

Dr Karen Shenoy succeeds Dr Jolle Kirpensteijn

Change of leadership at Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced a major change in its global veterinary leadership: on 30 June, the long-serving Global Chief …

Suppliers11. June 2026

Eighth year of supporting animal welfare

Carefresh launches its ‘Gives Back’ initiative

Carefresh, one of the leading brands of bedding in the small pet supplies sector, has officially launched the eighth edition of its a…

Suppliers11. June 2026

New board of directors

Greg Van Praagh new Fediaf president

Fediaf, the voice of the European Pet Food Industry, today the 10 Juni announced the election of Greg Van Praagh as its new president, f…

Suppliers10. June 2026

Scaling complete

Innovafeed secures €51 million

Innovafeed, one of the world’s leading producers of insect protein, has announced the successful completion of its industrial ramp-up phase. Having r…

Suppliers9. June 2026