Table of contents

• Comment

• 3Time for a changeof direction

• CORONA magazine

• 20The pet industry during the coronavirus crisis.

  23PET worldwide reports on the situation in a number of selected countries.

  26How the pet retailer Pet Lover’s Centre is coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.

  28How the pandemic weighs on the Philippine premium pet care brand Fetch! Naturals.

• Markets

• 12Sales of pet products and services in the United States are approaching 100 bn dollars.

• Distribution

• 30Fressnapf published outstanding figures in 2019 in all distribution channels.

  32Zooplus sets itself modest targets due to the coronavirus crisis.

  34Petoutlet is a retail format from Portugal focusing on sustainable pet products.

  36Modern Paws of Florida backs friendliness and a close connection to its community.

• Focus

• 44Germany - The German pet product market at a glance.

  46Germany - A high level of innovation and top-quality products are the key to success, according to JR Farm in Bavaria.

  47Germany - Run by the third generation of its founding family, Mera Petfood employs around 150 staff.

  48Germany - Dr. Clauder’s has been a competent manufacturer of high-quality food for dogs and cats for over 60 years.

  50Germany - Family firm Pro Pet Koller has opened a new production plant in Hellenthal.

• Events

• 52The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic were felt even at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando.

  55The pet trade fair Anido reaffirmed its significance for the pet supplies business in Benelux and northern France.

  56A strong cyclone that held the British Isles in its grip impacted Pats Sandown.

• Suppliers

• 14The winner of the poll for Product of the Year has been revealed.

  38Casco pet has developed a completely new store concept for Pets at Home.

  41Petco is marketing an expanded assortment of treats under its house brand Dog’s Love.

  42Nestlé Purina will invest 140 mio dollars in the expansion of its US factory in Iowa by 2023.