News from the pet industry

Number 1 seller of own-brand pet food

Aldi dominates the UK pet food market

The discount chain Aldi has become the number 1 seller of own-brand pet food in the UK, according to the newsletter of the PLMA association. The retailer has seen more than 50 per cent growth in sales in a year-on-year …

Distribution13. April 2023

Transaction

Mars acquires Heska

The leading international pet food manufacturer Mars Petcare will acquire Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and speciality products, …

Suppliers11. April 2023

Pet owning in Germany

Decline in the number of cats

German households were home to 34.4 million dogs, cats, small animals and cage birds last year, along with ornamental fish and reptiles. 46 per cent …

Suppliers11. April 2023

Fiscal 2022

Chewy increases sales by 13.6 per cent

Chewy, the American online retailer, has published its results for the 2022 fiscal year, which ended on 29 January 2023. These show that net …

Suppliers11. April 2023

The German pet supplies market in 2022

Total turnover: 6.5 bn euros

With a total turnover of 5.126 bn euros, the German pet sector recorded an increase in turnover of 7.1 per cent in the stationary specialised and food …

Distribution6. April 2023

Czech Republic/Sweden

Vafo Group acquires Lupus Foder

The Czech pet food producer Vafo Group has commenced a new phase of collaboration with the Swedish wholesaler of pet food products Lupus Foder. The …

Suppliers6. April 2023

Premiere in Belgium

Flamingo publishes first sustainability report

Sustainability is high on the agenda at Flamingo Pet Products, wholesaler of pet accessories in Geel (Belgium). With its first …

Suppliers6. April 2023

Headquarters in Salzburg

Fressnapf Austria moves into new premises

Fressnapf Austria has moved into a new and modern headquarters on almost 1 000 m² in Salzburg. "With the new headquarters, we are meeting …

Distribution4. April 2023

Pats Sandown

Successful spring show

The UK pet trade show Pats in Sandown on 26 and 27 March was attended by 150 companies and brands. The organisers report great success along with satisfied …

Events4. April 2023

SPECIALIST RETAIL BRAND OF THE YEAR

Award for Eheim

This year, 62 brands were honoured with the Plus X Award. The spectrum covered a wide range of industries and product groups, from electronics, smartphones, …

Suppliers4. April 2023