News from the pet industry

Far-reaching consequences for the pet sector

Spain passes a new animal welfare bill

The Spanish Congress has narrowly passed a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, it provides for a positive list of pets that may be sold in pet stores and kept in private households, although the list is still …

Distribution30. March 2023

Visas being issued once more

Cips expects to host international visitors

Since 15 March, China has begun issuing all types of visas for foreigners again. This has been reported by the organisers of the 26th …

Events30. March 2023

Successful fair concept

International growth for Iberzoo/Propet in Madrid

The seventh edition of the Spanish pet supplies show Iberzoo/Propet in Madrid, which closed on 24 March, hosted 18 970 trade …

Events30. March 2023

Vote to have a chance of winning

Only a few days left to vote

PET worldwide is looking for the Product of the Year 2022/2023 and voting is already well under way. The latest issue of PET worldwide features the …

Distribution28. March 2023

Zoomark International

“Over 1 000 exhibitors from 53 countries”

Compared with previous years, Zoomark 2023 will occupy an exhibition area of 68 000 m² over six halls (21, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, plus the…

Events28. March 2023

Fiscal 2022/2023

Hornbach grows by 6.3 per cent

The DIY store and garden centre operator Hornbach substantially increased its sales in fiscal 2022/23. The company announced that net sales of …

Distribution28. March 2023

Global Pet Expo

Winners of the New Products Showcase Awards recognised

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of the …

Events28. March 2023

Expansion

Das Futterhaus opens three new stores

The pet store chain Das Futterhaus, which has over 400 stores in Germany and Austria, has opened three new stores in March. These are in Kiel …

Distribution23. March 2023

New US report

Good prospects for pet stores

Pet stores in the USA will achieve sales of 29.4 bn dollars in 2023, according to a recent report by industry research organisation IBISWorld. The …

Suppliers23. March 2023

New insights report from ADM

Factors boosting the pet supplies industry

Today’s pet parents are increasingly concerned about the holistic, individual health and wellness of their pets. This heightened focus …

Suppliers23. March 2023

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

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

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

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

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

Spain passes a new animal welfare bill

Cips expects to host international visitors

International growth for Iberzoo/Propet in Madrid

Only a few days left to vote

“Over 1 000 exhibitors from 53 countries”

Hornbach grows by 6.3 per cent

Winners of the New Products Showcase Awards recognised

Das Futterhaus opens three new stores

Good prospects for pet stores

Factors boosting the pet supplies industry

Exclusively for subscribers

“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Steadily growing

Not so bad at all