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Münsterland family firm starts production in China

Bewital opens first plant outside Germany

German pet food manufacturer Bewital has opened a plant in Weihai in the Chinese province of Shandong – its first production site outside its home region, the Münsterland. Output is intended exclusively for the Chinese …

Suppliers18. August 2026

Founders stepping back

President Purcell promoted to CEO at Wuffes

The US dog supplement brand Wuffes has appointed Jonny Purcell as CEO. Purcell joined the company as president in May 2025. Founders Sam…

Suppliers18. August 2026

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting products and promotions, ensuring that the German …

Suppliers03/2026

President and co-founder steps down

Freshpet grows 15.5% in Q2, prepares leadership transition

US manufacturer Freshpet increased net sales by 15.5% to $305.6 million (€265 m) in the second quarter of 2026 and raised…

Suppliers13. August 2026

Executive vice president

Wendy Boise heads Hill's global people function

Wendy Boise has been promoted to Executive Vice President, People, at Hill's Pet Nutrition. In her new role she leads the company's …

Suppliers13. August 2026

PetCo, Vafo Group

Stronger together

At its first joint Interzoo appearance with PetCo, Vafo Group put the spotlight on Carnilove: the flagship brand used Nuremberg for its B2B debut under a sweeping…

Suppliers03/2026

Adding a D2C-platform

Vafo Group acquires Pets Deli

Vafo Group, based in Prague, has acquired the German premium pet food brand Pets Deli, expanding its presence in Germany and adding a …

Suppliers11. August 2026

$263.7 million net sales

Spectrum Brands: pet business up 3.3%

Spectrum Brands Holdings posted net sales of $753.3 million in the third quarter of its 2026 financial year (ended 28 June 2026), an increase …

Suppliers11. August 2026

Fox4Pets

Fresh brand indentity

Interzoo 2026 marked a very special milestone for the Fox4Pets GmbH & Co. KG brand: GranataPet showcased its fresh brand identity and new products in …

Suppliers03/2026

Build on portfolio of dog and cat brands

H.I.G. Capital takes majority stake in Outward Hound

Funds affiliated with US investment firm H.I.G. Capital have taken majority ownership of Outward Hound. The company, based in …

Suppliers11. August 2026

International growth plan

Cotecnica acquires Italy's Life Pet Care

Spanish agri-food cooperative Cotecnica, owner of the natural pet food brand Ownat, has completed the acquisition of Italian manufacturer …

Suppliers6. August 2026

Dog Analysis

Health and prevention

Two manufacturers as different as they come agreed on what will shape dog products over the next two years – and it isn’t price. A short survey against …

Suppliers03/2026