Table of contents

• Comment

• 3The industry is re-establishing itself

• Markets

• 16A new customer survey reveals the current consumer trends in the pet segment in Spain.

• Pet Conference

• 12The pet supplies sector is changing rapidly in the digital age. Are you prepared? You can find out at the International Pet Conference in Budapest.

• Distribution

• 20Ani-Pet is a leading retail chain and wholesaler in Slovakia.

• Focus

• 38Cat food - Cats live everywhere and are being fed increasingly on industrially produced food in a growing number of countries.

  40Manufacturers on current trends and developments in the cat food market.

• Country report

• 22Hungary - The Hungarian pet product market at a glance.

  24Hungary - Patrick Bontenakels (Fressnapf Hungária) on the special features of the Hungarian pet supplies market and the expansion plans of his company.

  26Panzipet, a leading manufacturer and distributor of pet food and supplies in Hungary, becoming more active internationally.

• Events

• 45The organisers of PATS Sandown expect more than 150 exhibitors at their show.

  46The latest trends in the pet product sector will be on show at the world-leading Interzoo fair in Nuremberg.

  48The CIPS show in China continues to grow and increase in importance.

• Suppliers

• 28The number of mergers and alliances continues to grow in the pet supplies business.

  30M&A is reshaping the pet care industry.

  32The Oregon-based outdoor specialist Ruffwear has reorganised its manufacturing process to benefit its retailers.

  34Morando is a pioneer of the Italian pet food market. The company backs quality “Made in Italy.”

  36New study from a Dutch university on frozen raw meat products for pets prompts a heated response.