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Kemin Industries introduces new global slogan

Compelled by Curiosity

Kemin Industries introduces new global slogan

Kemin Industries has unveiled a new global slogan: Compelled by Curiosity. “The slogan will be used worldwide to illustrate the inherent curiosity of Kemin as a company and to show how this curiosity drives us to …

Suppliers18. January 2024

United Petfood aims to acquire VPG

New deal

United Petfood aims to acquire VPG

Dog and cat food manufacturer United Petfood of Belgium has announced that a share purchase agreement has been signed for the acquisition of …

Suppliers17. January 2024

Zooplus appoints new chief marketing officer

Jonas Schultheiss

Zooplus appoints new chief marketing officer

Zooplus, Europe’s leading online platform for pet supplies, has announced the appointment of Jonas Schultheiss as chief marketing o…

Distribution16. January 2024

Grainli moves into pet food

Raw materials for pet food

Grainli moves into pet food

Hamburg-based company Grainli, a global supplier of raw ingredients for breweries and food since 2008, has expanded its range to include raw materials …

Suppliers16. January 2024

Inspired Pet Nutrition achieves big sales uptick

GBP 200 mio milestone passed

Inspired Pet Nutrition achieves big sales uptick

The UK pet food manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has passed the GBP 200 mio sales milestone for the first time. Based in …

Suppliers16. January 2024

Robust sales growth at Galaxus Germany

286 mio euros

Robust sales growth at Galaxus Germany

The German subsidiary of Switzerland’s biggest online retailer Digitec Galaxus, which also deals in pet products, increased its platform …

Distribution11. January 2024

No more dog meat in South Korea

New law passed

No more dog meat in South Korea

Although its consumption has long been criticised abroad as cruel, dog meat has previously been considered a delicacy in many regions in Asia. Now, …

Suppliers11. January 2024

Pats show to include aquatics

29 September to 1 October

Pats show to include aquatics

The Pats trade show in the UK will be staged from 29 September to 1 October in Telford. Its organiser has announced that an aquatics zone is to be …

Events11. January 2024

Class action suit against Mid America Pet Food

Dog deaths and child illnesses?

Class action suit against Mid America Pet Food

The US pet food manufacturer Mid America Pet Food is facing a class action lawsuit brought by two dog owners. Prior to the action, …

Suppliers11. January 2024

Das Futterhaus continues to develop its store concept

Four pilot stores in Hamburg

Das Futterhaus continues to develop its store concept

German pet supplies retailer Das Futterhaus has developed its store concept further, with new features that are already on …

Distribution9. January 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