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Early bird discount until 30 June

International Pet Conference

Early bird discount until 30 June

On 16 and 17 October, Brussels will be the meeting place for the pet industry. For two days, the International Pet Conference will focus on solutions for trade and industry to position themselves appropriately against …

Events25. June 2024

"This acquisition accelerates our growth plans”

Tom & Co. takes over Barq Europe

"This acquisition accelerates our growth plans”

The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has acquired Barq Europe, the largest online veterinary pharmacy in Belgium, the …

Distribution25. June 2024

New CCO at Protix

Piotr Postepski

New CCO at Protix

Protix, a leading company in insect-based ingredients for feed and food, has appointed Piotr Postepski as chief commercial officer (CCO) as of August.Postepski b…

Suppliers25. June 2024

IQI presents a new sales director for Europe

Ambitious expansion plans

IQI presents a new sales director for Europe

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Arjan van Waes as its new sales director for Europe. Having joined IQI…

Suppliers20. June 2024

Butcher’s cooperates with PSD

Sponsorship for 15th anniversary celebration

Butcher’s cooperates with PSD

Butcher's Naturals, a US provider of natural dog treats and chews, has announced its latest partnership with Florida-based, not-for-profit Patrio…

Suppliers20. June 2024

Do it + Garden is up for sale

Migros restructures

Do it + Garden is up for sale

The Swiss retail group Migros is in the midst of one of the largest restructuring programmes in the company's history. Back in April, it became known …

Distribution18. June 2024

Strong growth in direct pet food sales

New study by Fact.MR

Strong growth in direct pet food sales

A new study by Fact.MR predicts that the global direct-to-consumer pet food market will reach a value of 18.3 bn dollars by 2034."Both …

Suppliers18. June 2024

Fediaf hosts annual congress in Poland

Key ingredients and additive authorisation process

Fediaf hosts annual congress in Poland

The European industry association Fediaf has held its annual congress and annual general meeting in Warsaw. More than 100 members and guests …

Suppliers18. June 2024

Coveris and Interzero join forces

Innovative recycling partnership

Coveris and Interzero join forces

The packaging company Coveris has announced a strategic partnership with Interzero, a service provider in the field of circular solutions and …

Suppliers18. June 2024

Devastating fire at the Catuchak Pet Market

Major fire in Bangkok

Devastating fire at the Catuchak Pet Market

A fire destroyed large parts of the Catuchak Pet Market in Bangkok on 11 June. It is reported that thousands of animals lost their lives…

Distribution13. June 2024

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

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A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

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Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

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Good times

Comment

Good times

It was an incredible event. Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg broke all records for exhibitors and visitor…

Distribution03/2026

From sweeping floors to €40 million

Petstop I longversion

From sweeping floors to €40 million

Anthony Gallagher set out to flip Petstop for a quick profit, not run it for 30 years. Instead, …

Distribution03/2026

Enthusiasm is well-founded

Interzoo I longversion

Enthusiasm is well-founded

Fruitful discussions and a market in flux: Interzoo 2026 showcased a self-assured industry – one …

Events03/2026